Soup
Cooling Pork Ribs Soup
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10 MIN
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4 servings
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
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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