Chicken Watercress Soup

Soup Name: Chicken Watercress Soup   Traditional Chinese Name: 西洋菜雞湯 (xī yáng cài ji tāng)   Introduction:   Watercress is a very popular ingredient for Chinese soups.  Typically, watercress soup is made with pork bones (see recipe here).  However, for those who cannot eat pork or dislike the taste of bone marrow, it is equally… Continue reading Chicken Watercress Soup

Pork Bones and Arrowroot Soup

Soup Name: Pork Bones and Arrowroot Soup Traditional Chinese Name: 粉葛湯 ( fěn gé tāng) Introduction: This is the simple arrowroot soup.  This soup is high in protein and fiber.  It is a very neutral soup and requires little effort to make it.  Some people really love to eat the arrowroot once its been boiled in… Continue reading Pork Bones and Arrowroot Soup