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Lotus Root Soup

The taste of the pork ribs complimented the sweetness of these dried honey dates and the end result was a very light, pleasing, and refreshing soup that I just couldn’t stop sipping.

Course Chinese Recipes
Cuisine Pork
Keyword Lotus Root Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 248 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean pork ribs
  • 1 lotus root
  • 2 dried honey dates
  • 8-10 dried red dates
  • 6 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork ribs into short lengths and set aside. Peel off the skin of lotus root and cut into slices. Soak the dried honey dates and dried red dates in warm water for 5 minutes.

  2. Bring the pot of water to boil and add in all the ingredients. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until well cooked. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts
Lotus Root Soup
Amount Per Serving (4 people)
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 94mg4%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 13g26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.