Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup
Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup features tender, gingery pork meatballs nestled with napa cabbage in a clean, gently seasoned chicken broth. The sesame aroma and soy depth balance the light, comforting flavors, making it a soothing choice for cool evenings or a cozy family dinner. Serve it hot to appreciate the delicate texture of the meatballs and the sweetness of the cabbage.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the ground pork, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, monosodium glutamate, salt, and half of the chopped green onions in a bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, stir-fry the napa cabbage, stirring constantly, until it starts to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
- 3
Use a spoon to shape the meat mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. After adding the last ball, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt before serving. Garnish with the remaining green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Calories 467.47 kcal High 23%
- Protein 24.97 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 22.31 g 8%
- Total Fat 31.64 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 10.38 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.17 mg High 47%
- Sodium 622.53 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 8.03 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 5.38 g --
- Added Sugars 4.94 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 139.36 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 946.25 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 31.21 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 62.17 mg Good Source 69%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Chinese Lion's Head Meatball Soup is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chinese Cabbage, Cornstarch, Eggs, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 467.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chinese Cabbage, Cornstarch, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup healthy?
- Chinese Lion’s Head Meatball Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 467.47 calories and 24.97 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 622.53 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.38 g (52% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.94 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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