Introduction to spicy meatball soup

Spicy meatball soup is a halal snack of the Hui people in Xi'an. One of the most popular breakfasts among Xi’an people. Meatball and spicy soup originates from Xi'an. It can be said to be vegetable and beef meatball soup, or beef ball stew, but the difference from other places is that the soup needs to be thickened. The soup contains round beef meatballs, potatoes, lotus flowers, carrots, cauliflower, celery, etc. cut into pieces. First, make soup with beef and mutton bones, add beef balls, stew vegetables, and finally thicken the soup. It sounds easy, but it takes a lot of effort to make the dishes not overcooked and delicious. Before eating, pour a spoonful of the red chili oil carefully brewed by the store. After eating, the tip of your tongue will be numb (the Sichuan peppercorns are responsible), you will sweat slightly, and your whole body will feel comfortable. The spicy meatball soup also has an elegant name called Bazhen soup. The name Bazhen is naturally an exaggeration, but it also shows that the spicy soup has a lot of "content". It is said that Hu spicy soup originated from Henan. Henan Spicy Soup is also available in Xi'an. The main ingredients are gluten, kelp shreds, vermicelli, Qianzhang shreds, peanuts, coriander, minced ginger, mustard, pepper, etc. Depending on the season and region, beef (sheep) meat and soybeans are also included. , fungus, day lily, spinach, radish strips, chopped green onion, etc. Henan spicy soup is most famous in Xiaoyao Town, Xihua County, Zhoukou City. The flavor is rich and full of star anise. It is paired with the local unique bean foam. It is crispy and has an unforgettable taste. It shows that Hu spicy soup should be a snack that is loved by people in the Central Plains.