Cantonese Soup
Warm your soul with this nourishing Cantonese Soup, a comforting classic from Chinese cuisine that's both wholesome and flavorful. This slow-simmered soup features tender pork ribs, earthy dried shiitake mushrooms, sweet corn, and naturally sweet goji berries, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. Infused with the subtle fragrance of ginger and optional Chinese almonds, this dish is protein-packed and brimming with nutrients. Perfect for a family meal, this Cantonese Soup is easy to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep before gently simmering for a couple of hours to unlock deep, rich flavors. Serve it steaming hot as the star of your meal or alongside fluffy steamed rice for a complete and satisfying dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams pork ribs
- 6 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons dried goji berries
- 2 tablespoons Chinese almonds (南杏 and 北杏, optional)
- 1 medium-sized carrot
- 1 large corn on the cob
- 3 slices ginger
- 2000 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the pork ribs under cold water to remove any impurities. Blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse again. Set aside.
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes or until softened. Once softened, slice them thinly and retain the soaking liquid for added flavor (strain the liquid to remove grit).
Peel and slice the carrot into thick rounds. Cut the corn into 4-6 chunks.
Rinse the goji berries and Chinese almonds under cold water, then set aside.
In a large pot, bring 2000 milliliters of water to a boil. Add in the pork ribs, mushrooms, mushroom soaking liquid (if retained), ginger slices, carrot slices, and corn. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours for the flavors to develop.
In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the goji berries and Chinese almonds (if using). Simmer for 10 minutes.
Season the soup with salt to taste. If desired, skim off any excess fat or scum from the surface of the soup.
Serve the soup hot as is, or alongside steamed white rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.1 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 2995 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 121.8 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 23.1 mcg | 116% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2961 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
