Lotus root, corn and pork ribs soup

Overview

Autumn is the season when lotus roots are on the market. This is also the season when lotus roots have the highest nutritional value. Eaten raw, lotus roots are cold and cool the blood. When cooked, lotus roots become warm in nature. They can nourish the stomach, protect the spleen and stomach, and nourish blood and qi. Corn is flat in nature and sweet in taste, and has the effect of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi. The glutathione and selenium contained in it have strong antioxidant effects and are known as biologically active longevity factors. Stewed with pork ribs, it is a combination of meat and vegetables, nutritious and healthy.

Tags

• soups
• home cooking
• old man
• autumn recipes
• lunch
• dinner
• corn
• lotus root
• spare ribs
• star anise
• wolfberry
• ginger
• salt

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Prepare ingredients

   

2. 2 Prepare accessories

   

3. 3 Wash off the blood from the ribs and blanch them in a pot of boiling water.

   

4. 4 Wash the foam from the ribs.

   

5. 5 Put the ribs into a casserole and add enough water.

   

6. 6 Add ginger slices and star anise, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer over low heat for half an hour.

   

7. 7 At this time, you can wash and peel the lotus root, cut it into hob pieces, and cut the corn into sections.

   

8. 8 After simmering for half a minute, add the lotus root cubes and corn segments and continue simmering for about an hour.

   

9. 9 Add an appropriate amount of salt, add washed wolfberry, and turn off the heat after ten minutes.

   

10. 10 The original flavor is quite fragrant. If you don’t like this light soup, you can add dark soy sauce and other coloring seasonings.