Pork Rib Vegetable Soup

Servings

3–4 servings

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Ingredients

• 500 g pork ribs, cut into pieces

• 1 corn on the cob, cut into chunks

• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

• 1 carrot, cut into chunks

• 4–5 dried shiitake mushrooms (or fresh)

• 1 small tomato, cut into wedges

• 2 slices ginger

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 1.5 liters water

Seasoning

• 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp white pepper

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Instructions

1. Blanch the Pork Ribs

• Bring a pot of water to boil.

• Add pork ribs and boil 3–5 minutes to remove impurities.

• Drain and rinse clean.

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2. Simmer the Broth

• Add ribs to a clean pot with 1.5 liters water.

• Add ginger and mushrooms.

• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

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3. Add Vegetables

• Add corn, potatoes, and carrots.

• Continue simmering 20–25 minutes until tender.

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4. Finish the Soup

• Add tomato wedges.

• Season with fish sauce/soy sauce, salt, and white pepper.

• Simmer another 5 minutes.

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5. Serve

• Sprinkle chopped green onions on top.

• Serve hot.

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Tips

• Skimming foam during simmering makes the broth clearer.

• For sweeter broth, add a few dried dates or a piece of onion.