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How to Make Claypot Meatball Soup: A Simple Guide

Claypot meatball soup is a comforting, one-pot dish perfect for chilly days. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started.

Ingredients: 500g ground pork (mix fat and lean), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 egg, 2 chopped green onions, 1 grated ginger, 1L chicken broth, 1 shredded cabbage, 1 carrot (sliced), 2 dried shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated and sliced), salt, and white pepper to taste.

Steps:

1. Make the meatballs: Combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, half the green onions, and ginger. Mix gently, then shape into 1.5-inch balls.

2. Prep veggies: Soak mushrooms, shred cabbage, and slice carrots.

3. Cook: Heat broth in a claypot over medium. Add mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage; simmer 5 minutes. Gently drop in meatballs, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes until done.

4. Season: Add salt, white pepper, and remaining green onions. Simmer 2 more minutes.

Tips: For extra flavor, add a pinch of star anise or a splash of rice wine. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

This hearty soup is versatile—swap pork for chicken or add tofu for a twist. Enjoy this warm, satisfying meal in under 30 minutes!