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Sotanghon at Bola Bola Sopas (Cellophane Noodles and Meatball Soup)
Warm-up your tummy with Cellophane noodle and meatball soup. It's delicious and filling on its own or as a side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Soup
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 6 cups water (or chicken broth)
- 4 ounces (about 2 coils) Sotanghon noodles
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups napa cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup kinchay (Chinese celery), finely chopped
For the Chicken Balls
- ¼ pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- ¼ cup carrots, shredded
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, green onions, water chestnuts, garlic, carrots, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until well distributed.
- Using a small scoop, portion meat mixture and shape into 1-inch balls. Set aside.
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add shallots and garlic and cook unitl softened.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Gently drop meatballs into boiling water and cook, skimming scum that floats on top, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until meat changes color.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until meat is fully cooked.
- Add noodles and stir to loosen. Cook for about 2 to 4 minutes or until translucent and softened.
- Add napa cabbage and kinchay and continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until cabbage is tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Make sure the water is boiling before adding the meatballs to keep from falling apart.
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1651IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1651IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.