Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 600 g pork ribs cut into pieces
- 8 cups water
- 2 bunches watercress trimmed
- 1 thumb fresh ginger sliced
- 1 tbsp goji berries
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- White pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the pork ribs in boiling water for 3-4 minutes to remove impurities, then drain and rinse well.
- In a large pot, combine the ribs, 8 cups fresh water, and ginger slices. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 75-90 minutes, until the ribs are very tender and the broth is fragrant.
- Add the watercress and goji berries. Simmer 5-8 minutes more until the watercress wilts.
- Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
Notes
Chef's Tip: A long, gentle simmer (never a rolling boil) is what gives this soup its clear, clean broth - keep it at the barest bubble throughout. Keto Swaps: none needed - this clear soup is naturally low-carb as written.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1g
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About This Dish
This is the soup Cantonese families make when someone needs looking after — pork ribs simmered for hours into a clear, restorative broth, peppery watercress added right at the end.
Nothing needs swapping here; this clear soup is naturally low-carb as written.