Sopas de Upo

Ingredients for Sopas de Upo

• 1 medium upo, peeled and sliced
• 500 g pork belly, sliced
• 3 tbsp bagoong isda
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 small shallots, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 bunch greens, such as kamote tops, spinach, or malunggay
• 3 slices ginger
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Chopped spring onions, for garnish

How to cook Sopas de Upo

1. 1.Heat oil over medium heat and sauté garlic, shallots, ginger, and tomatoes until fragrant.
2. 2.Add pork and cook until lightly browned. Pour in water, bring to a simmer, and cook about 30 minutes until tender.
3. 3.Stir in bagoong isda. Add upo and simmer for 7 minutes, until tender.
4. 4.Season with salt and pepper as needed. Add greens just before turning off the heat.
5. 5.Ladle into bowls and garnish with spring onions.