Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese Yam
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Cantonese Pork Soup with Carrots & Chinese Yam
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This Cantonese pork soup is a great representation of a classic Cantonese soup, with a clean broth, rich flavor, and abundant health benefits.
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Ingredients
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms (large)
- 600 grams lean pork shoulder/butt (1 large piece)
- 500 grams large carrots (cut into large chunks)
- 15 grams dried red dates (also known as dried jujubes, pitted and halved)
- 15 grams dried Goji berries
- 1 large chunk ginger (smashed)
- 3.3 L water
- 500 grams Chinese yams (peeled and cut into large chunks)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the shiitake mushrooms of any dust or dirt, and pre-soak for at least 2-3 hours in warm water. Do not discard the mushroom soaking water.
- Place the pork in a thick-bottomed soup pot filled with enough water to just cover the pork. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Drain, rinse the pork under running water, and clean the stock pot. This step ensures a very clean broth.
- Transfer the pork back to the clean pot. Add the soaked Shiitake mushrooms, carrots, red dates, goji berries, ginger, and 14 cups of water, along with the mushroom water. Cover and turn the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer for two hours. During this time, the heat should be high enough to gently move the soup, but not so high that there are visible bubbles.
- After 2 hours, add the chunks of Chinese yam. Bring to a boil using medium heat, then immediately reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 more hour until Chinese yam is fork-tender. Serve the soup with salt at the table so everyone can add salt to taste. Don’t forget to shred the pork also, and serve it with some light soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For the best tasting soup, make it the day before, and reheat before serving the next day.
- For the best tasting soup, make it the day before, and reheat before serving the next day.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
956mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
13922IU
(278%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 13922IU | 278% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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