He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup)
He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup) features tender tofu and pork balls simmered in a light, umami-rich broth accented with dried shrimp. The pea vine shoots add fresh, green notes that balance the delicate richness. Serve this celebratory soup for family gatherings or festive dinners when you want something comforting yet refined.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 52
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Mash the tofu in a large bowl with a spoon until it forms a paste; stir in the pork, cornstarch, egg, 1 teaspoon bouillon granules, and 1 teaspoon salt until well mixed.
- 2
Bring the water and oil to a boil in a large saucepan.
- 3
Reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer, not a full boil.
- 4
Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of the tofu mixture with gloved hands, roll it into a ball, and gently lower it into the water.
- 5
Continue forming and adding tofu balls to the water with the remaining tofu mixture.
- 6
Simmer the tofu balls without stirring until they float to the top, about 00:30:00.
- 7
Remove from the heat, then stir in the pea vine shoots, dried shrimp, the remaining 1 teaspoon bouillon granules, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Calories 489.41 kcal High 24%
- Protein 19.07 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 70.59 g 26%
- Total Fat 15.71 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 4.34 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.39 mg High 25%
- Sodium 365.16 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 18.09 g Good Source 65%
- Total Sugars 42.01 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 167.1 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1328.04 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 72.08 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 15.99 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu Pork Ball Soup) is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Cornstarch, Dried Shrimp, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 489.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup)?
- It is a Chinese soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Cornstarch, Dried Shrimp, Eggs, Fresh Chives. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup)?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup)?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup) healthy?
- He Jia Tuan Yuan (Lunar New Year Tofu-Pork Ball Soup) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 489.41 calories and 19.07 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 365.16 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.34 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Soy 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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