Beef Balls, Kale, and Soba Soup
Beef Ball, Kale, and Soba Soup with homemade meatballs and nutritious kale. Makes a simple yet tasty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock (1.5 liters)
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
- 12 oz soba (340g)
- 1 bunch kale (rinsed, stem remove, and sliced ½ inch thick)
Beef Balls
- 1 lb extra lean minced beef (450g)
- 2 green onions (finely sliced)
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Garnish
- Sesame oil
- Katsuobushi (shaved bonito flakes)
- Shichimi togarashi
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together minced beef, green onions, corn starch, and pepper. Gather meat in hand and throw against the side of the bowl for about 3 to 4 minutes. Meat will come together in a ball. Shape into 1¼-inch diameter meatballs.
- Bring chicken stock to boil in a large pot. Add meatballs and season with salt and pepper. Allow meatballs to cook for about 10 minutes. Skim off scum.
- In the meantime, boil soba in another pot for about 5 minutes or according to packaging instructions. Remove and drain. Divide into 4 bowls.
- Add kale to beef ball soup. Boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until kale turns a bright green color. Do not overcook the kale.
- Turn off heat. Spoon beef balls, kale, and soup over soba. Garnish with sesame oil, bonito shavings, and togarashi. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal
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