3 Filipino Comfort Soups for a Cold Weather

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor and is a common substitute.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale offers more nutrients, while lettuce is often cheaper.

corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn retains nutrients and is often more affordable than fresh.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add ground pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in oyster sauce and fish sauce; cook for another minute.

Pour in water and add chicken cube; bring to a boil.

Add grated corn, green chilies, and simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add malunggay leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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