Stuffed Cucumber Soup

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: 2

Stuffed Cucumber Soup

This is one of my favorite soups, especially when I have a cold or during the winter. It’s very easy to eat and helps soothe throat irritation during frequent coughing. It’s also perfect for young children who are starting to resist eating vegetables, as well as for those who can’t tolerate spicy food. In this soup, you can substitute chicken for pork, and for anyone who wants a spicier flavor, feel free to add more pepper to your liking!

Ingredients

Steps

  • Preparation:

    1. Peel the cucumbers, cut them into sections, and scoop out the seeds.

      Peel the cucumbers, cut them into sections, and scoop out the seeds.

    2. Slice the carrot into rounds.

      Slice the carrot into rounds.

    3. Chop the coriander leaves into 1-inch pieces for garnish.

      Chop the coriander leaves

    4. Soak the glass noodles in room-temperature water until softened.

      Soak the glass noodles in water until softened.

  • Marinating the Pork:

    1. Pound the 3 garlic cloves and 3 coriander roots together until finely combined.

      Pound the 3 garlic cloves and 3 coriander roots together until finely combined.

    2. Combine the minced pork with pounded garlic and coriander roots, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and tapioca starch. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Then Add glass noodles and mix thoroughly.

      Combine the minced pork with pounded garlic and coriander roots, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and tapioca starch. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Then Add glass noodles and mix thoroughly.

    3. Stuff the seasoned pork mixture into the cucumber sections.

      Stuff the seasoned pork mixture into the cucumber sections.

    4. If there’s any leftover pork mixture, shape it into small meatballs.

      If there’s any leftover pork mixture, shape it into small meatballs.

  • Cooking the Stuffed Cucumber Soup:

    1. Boil water and season it with the remaining coriander roots, garlic, salt, light soy sauce, peppercorns, and a stock cube or seasoning powder. Stir well to dissolve the seasonings.

      Boil water and season it with the remaining coriander roots, garlic, salt, light soy sauce, peppercorns, and a stock cube or seasoning powder. Stir well to dissolve the seasonings.

    2. Add the carrot slices and shiitake mushrooms to the pot.

      Add the carrot slices and shiitake mushrooms to the pot.

    3. Once the broth is boiling, add the stuffed cucumbers and pork meatballs. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

      Once the broth is boiling, add the stuffed cucumbers and pork meatballs. Simmer for about 10 minutes.Once the broth is boiling, add the stuffed cucumbers and pork meatballs. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

    4. Garnish with the prepared spring onions and coriander, and serve.

      Garnish with the prepared spring onions and coriander, and serve.

Recipe Notes

Tips

Stuffed Cucumber Soup is a family favorite in our home, especially during cozy evenings. The soft cucumbers stuffed with flavorful minced pork and glass noodles make every spoonful comforting!