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author: Michelle Tam
source: https://nomnompaleo.com/west-lake-beef-soup
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F2rYXPnwKc
hero: https://bsteph.imgix.net/food/800-West-Lake-Soup-A.jpg
tags: [soup, chinese]
rating: solid
---

# West Lake Soup

1. Mince (1/2 lb)[flank steak].
2. Combine beef, (1 tsp)[salt], (2 tsp)[vinegar], (1 tsp)[fish sauce], (1 ts)[sesame oil], and (1/4 tsp)[white pepper] in a bowl.
3. Bring (6 cups)[bone broth] and (1/4 lb)[shiitake mushrooms] to a boil over high heat.
4. Lower heat to maintain a simmer.
5. Mix (1/4 c)[arrowroot powder] with (1/4 c)[water] to make a slurry.
6. Add arrowroot slurry to pot.
7. Let soup thicken.
8. Add meat to soup.
9. Cook meat through, ~30 seconds.
10. Turn off heat.
11. Season with [salt] and [ground white pepper].
12. Pour in (3)[egg whites] while stirring.
13. Garnish with [cilantro] and [scallions].

## Notes

Flank steak can be subbed with ground beef.