Lotus Root Soup Recipe

Lotus Root Soup Recipe Ingredients:

1 lb lean pork ribs
1 section of lotus root - peel and cut into slices
8-10 dried pitted red dates
1 cup raw peanuts - wash and drain
1 piece of dried squid - wash
6 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

Wash pork ribs and have enough of water to cover the ribs.

Bring to the boil for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and pour away the water.

Wash the ribs with cold running water.

Put ribs back to pressure cooker and add 6 cups of water, sliced lotus root, drained raw peanuts, pitted red dates, washed dried squid and pressurise on high for 30 minutes.

Turn off heat and let the pressure go down before opening lid.

Remove lid and add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot.


Serves

Pumpkin Ginger Soup

Ingredients:

3 cups pumpkin puree

3 cans (15 oz)chicken broth

2 cloves garlic,finely chopped

2 tablespoons grated ginger root

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

A dollop of whipped cream(optional)

Chopped chives (optional)


Method:

In a 6-quart saucepan, combine pumpkin puree and chicken broth.

Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.

Add garlic, ginger root, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook 10 minutes over medium heat.

Divide soup among soup bowls and garnish with whipped cream and chives, if desired.

Serve immediately.

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