Here’s a flavorful and nourishing Apple Carrot Pork Rib Soup recipe β a comforting dish popular in Chinese and Southeast Asian home cooking. Itβs naturally sweet, simple to make, and good for cooling the body (especially in hot weather or after greasy meals).
π² Apple Carrot Pork Rib Soup Recipe
π Total Time: ~2 hours
π½ Servings: 4
π₯© Ingredients:
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500g (1 lb) pork ribs, chopped into 2-inch pieces
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2 apples, cored and quartered (Fuji or Gala recommended)
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2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
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6β8 cups water
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1 dried honey date (optional, for natural sweetness)
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2β3 slices ginger
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Salt, to taste
πͺ Optional Add-ins:
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Corn on the cob (cut into chunks)
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Chinese almonds (εεζ) β ~1 tbsp
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Red dates (jujubes) β 3β5 pieces
π©βπ³ Instructions:
1. Blanch the Pork Ribs
This step removes impurities and gives you a clearer soup.
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Bring a pot of water to a boil.
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Add the pork ribs and boil for 2β3 minutes.
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Drain and rinse the ribs under cold water. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Soup Base
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In a clean soup pot, add 6β8 cups of water.
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Add the blanched pork ribs, ginger slices, carrots, apples, and any optional ingredients (honey date, Chinese almonds, etc.).
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Bring to a boil, then lower to a gentle simmer.
3. Simmer Gently
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Cover partially and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Skim off any foam or oil that rises to the surface occasionally.
4. Season
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Add salt to taste in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
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Adjust sweetness with a bit of rock sugar if desired.
5. Serve
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Serve hot as a light meal or side soup.
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Goes well with rice or as part of a larger meal.
π Tips:
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Donβt overboil after apples go in β keep it on low to preserve the fruity aroma.
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If making in a pressure cooker, reduce cook time to 25β30 minutes.
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The soup can be stored and tastes even better the next day.