Pork, Leek And Onion Soup

• 8 oz boneless pork, diced into small cubes
• 1 leek
• 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
• 1/4 tsp sesame oil
• 1/3 tsp salt, divided
• 6 grinds of fresh black pepper or to taste
• 1/2 cup baby kale
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cup chicken broth
• 7 .1 ounce bag of udon noodles
• pinch fennel seeds
• 1/2 cup white wine

1. Pull outer leaves off of leek.
2. Cut off top green part, root end and slice thin.
3. In a large bowl of cold water, place sliced leeks, breaking apart rings.
4. Soak for 10 minutes then stir to help remove dirt.
5. Using a strainer, scoop out leeks trying not to disturb water much leaving dirt and sediment at bottom pf bowl.
6. In a large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium heat.
7. Add sliced onions , sprinkle a touch of salt over onions and saute for 5 minutes.
8. Add in garlic and cook another minute.
9. Using a bit more of the salt and all of the pepper, season pork cubes before adding to pot with onions.
10. Cook for 4-5 minutes until pork shows no pink color.
11. Add in sesame oil and fennel seed.
12. Turn heat up to medium high and add in white wine.
13. Cook for 4 minutes to cook out alcohol content.
14. Now add in broth, leeks and kale.
15. Lower heat back to medium.
16. Taste now for salt content.
17. Add a pinch extra if needed until desired taste.
18. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
19. Uncover, turn off heat and add udon noodles.
20. Let sit 2 minutes.
21. Stir and serve.
22. You may add a splash or two of soy sauce to each serving.
23. Recipe.by taylor68too.

pork, leek, white onion, olive oil, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, baby kale, clove garlic, chicken broth, udon noodles, fennel seeds, white wine

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/355181-pork-leek-and-onion-soup (may not work)