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

Papaya Fish Soup

Soup Name:  Papaya Fish Soup   Traditional Chinese Name:  木瓜魚湯 (mù gua yú tāng)   Introduction:   This neutral soup is extremely rich in carotenes, antioxidants and vitamin C.  It is the soup to make for women who are going through confinement and is said to aid in production of milk for breastfeeding women.  The soup… Continue reading Papaya Fish Soup

Pork Bones with Lotus Root Soup

Soup Name:  Pork Bones with Lotus Root Soup   Traditional Chinese Name:  蓮藕湯 (lián ou tāng)   Introduction:   This is a hearty soup that can double as a meal.  The lotus root is very filling and is a good source of dietary fiber.  Since the soup is boiled for some time, the lotus roots will… Continue reading Pork Bones with Lotus Root Soup

Pork Bones with Bok Choy and Tofu Soup

Soup Name:  Pork Bones with Dried Bok Choy Soup   Traditional Chinese Name: 菜乾湯 (tāng)   Introduction:   The dried bok choy is a very popular ingredient to use in soups.    What Ingredients are required? 5-6 pieces of fresh pork bones 1 tablespoon of  apricot kernals 3 large dried dates 1-2 bunches of dried bok choy… Continue reading Pork Bones with Bok Choy and Tofu Soup