Mung Bean Soup (Ginisang Munggo)
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Mung Bean Soup (Ginisang Munggo)
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This Mung Bean Soup or Ginisang Munggo is a Filipino favorite that is really healthy and packed with vitamins and lots of nutritional benefits. Try my thick and creamy version and love it...
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Ingredients
- 2 cups mung bean (Monggo Beans) - washed and drained
- 5-7 cups water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ cup pork belly - sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce or 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium onion -chopped
- 2 pieces tomato - sliced
- 2 cups bitter gourd (ampalaya) - optional
- 1 talked celery -chopped
- ½ cup smoked fish meat (tinapa) - shredded
- 1 cup pork rind (chicharon) chopped in smaller pieces
- 2 cups spinach - or bitter gourd leaves
Instructions
- In a pot, boil the monggo beans in 5 cups of water over medium heat. Once it boils, cover the pot and reduce heat to low and let simmer until tender about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the content of the pot in a deep bowl if using a stab mixer or in a blender, pulse to make a puree.
- On the same pot, heat oil and cook the pork belly until browned and fat is rendered.
- Add garlic, onion, and tomatoes and saute until tender. Add fish sauce and cook for another minute. If using salt, it may be added on the last step instead.
- Add the pureed Monggo beans to the pot. Add 1-2 cups of water if it is too thick. When it starts to simmer, add the bitter gourd, celery and smoked fish. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Lastly, add the pork rind (chicharon) and spinach. Season with salt if needed. Turn off heat.
- Transfer to your soup bowl and serve while hot with rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
931kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
67g
(103%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
870mg
(36%)
Potassium
1329mg
(38%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1175IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
34.2mg
(38%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
5.9mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 931 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 931kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 67g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1175IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 34.2mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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