Soy-Free Indonesian Bakso (Meatball Soup)

Discover the comforting warmth of **Soy-Free Indonesian Bakso (Meatball Soup)**, a delightful take on the classic Indonesian street food that's perfect for allergen-conscious eaters. This hearty soup features tender, flavorful meatballs made from a blend of ground chicken and pork, seasoned with garlic, shallots, and white pepper, then simmered to perfection in an aromatic beef broth infused with lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves. Served over thin rice noodles and garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this soy-free version of bakso delivers the same savory satisfaction while keeping ingredients simple and wholesome. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is a soul-soothing choice for family meals or an adventurous dinner experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground chicken
• 250 g Ground pork
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 large Shallots, finely chopped
• 50 g Cornstarch
• 1 Egg white
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp White pepper
• 50 ml Cold water
• 1.5 liters Beef broth
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 Lemongrass stalk, smashed
• 3 Kaffir lime leaves
• 1 large Carrot, sliced
• 150 g Thin rice noodles
• 2 tbsp Chopped cilantro
• 2 Lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ground pork, minced garlic, finely chopped shallots, cornstarch, egg white, salt, white pepper, and cold water.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until the mixture is well combined and slightly sticky.

Step 3

Shape the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Step 4

In a large pot, bring beef broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Add bay leaves, smashed lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and sliced carrot to the broth, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse flavors.

Step 6

Gently drop the meatballs into the simmering broth. Cook until the meatballs float to the surface and are cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 7

Meanwhile, in a separate pot, cook thin rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are cooked, remove the bay leaves and kaffir lime leaves from the broth.

Step 9

To serve, divide cooked rice noodles into bowls, and ladle the hot broth and meatballs over them.

Step 10

Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2899.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2490.8

Total Fat 97.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 649.1mg	0%
Sodium 11018.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 193.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419.9mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 4496.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 34.0%