Cooling Pork Ribs Soup
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Cooling Pork Ribs Soup

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Advanced
person 4 servings
Cooling Pork Ribs Soup

About This Recipe

This nourishing Chinese Pork Rib and Herbal Soup is a comforting, wholesome dish packed with traditional ingredients for both flavor and wellness. Tender pork ribs are blanched to remove impurities, then slow-simmered with lotus seeds, Chinese pearl barley, Solomon’s seal, Chinese yam, lily bulbs, and ginger for a rich, aromatic broth. The lotus seeds and pearl barley add a subtle nuttiness, while Solomon’s seal and Chinese yam lend earthy depth. Fragrant lily bulbs and ginger balance the soup with a delicate sweetness and warmth. Simmered for over an hour, this soup becomes deeply flavorful and nutrient-rich—perfect for boosting immunity and digestion. A touch of salt at the end enhances the natural umami of the ingredients. Whether enjoyed as a restorative meal or a healing remedy, this herbal soup is a timeless classic that warms the body and soul. Easy to prepare yet full of complex flavors, it’s a must-try for lovers of authentic Chinese cuisine.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork ribs 500g
The aromatics
  • lotus seeds 30g
  • Chinese pearl barley 50g
  • Solomon's seal 50g
  • Chinese yam 100g
  • lily bulbs 30g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 10g

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients and wash them clean.
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Step 2
Blanch the pork ribs, which means putting them in a pot with water, bringing to a boil, then removing the ribs.
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Step 3
Add the pork ribs, lotus seeds, Chinese pearl barley, Solomon’s seal, Chinese yam, lily bulbs, and ginger to the pot, and boil them together with water.
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Step 4
After the soup has boiled, reduce the heat to low and simmer for over an hour.
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Step 5
After cooking, add an appropriate amount of salt to season.

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