Lo Sung Beef Soup
Warm your soul with a bowl of Lo Sung Beef Soup, a comforting and aromatic Chinese-inspired dish that's perfect for chilly days or when you're craving a hearty, flavorful meal. This slow-simmered beef soup features tender chunks of beef brisket infused with the robust flavors of star anise, ginger, and garlic. Sweet daikon radish and carrots add a touch of natural sweetness, while a splash of soy sauce and Shaoxing wine elevates the broth to savory perfection. Rock sugar balances the spices, creating a harmonious, umami-rich broth that’s hard to resist. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a fragrant finish, this nourishing soup is easy to make yet packed with layers of flavor. Ready in just a few simple steps, Lo Sung Beef Soup is a one-pot wonder that's ideal for family dinners or meal prepping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef brisket
- 6 cups Water
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 30 grams Ginger
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon Rock sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 medium-sized Daikon radish
- 2 medium-sized Carrot
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Slice the ginger into thick pieces, peel and halve the garlic cloves, peel and cube the daikon radish and carrots into bite-sized pieces, and chop the green onions into 2-inch sections.
Rinse the beef brisket under cold water and pat dry. Slice it into large chunks approximately 1.5 inches wide.
Blanch the beef: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the beef brisket and blanch for 2-3 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse the beef with cold water. Set aside.
In a large soup pot, add the blanched beef, water, star anise, ginger slices, garlic cloves, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and rock sugar. Stir gently to mix the flavors.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1 hour. Skim any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during this time.
Add the daikon radish, carrots, and green onion sections to the pot. Stir to combine, then continue simmering for another 45-60 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
Season the soup with salt and white pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove the soup from heat. Discard the ginger, star anise, and green onion sections before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 6835 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 158.4 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2584 mg | 55% | |
*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.
