Apple Carrot Pork Rib Soup Recipe

Apple Carrot Pork Rib Soup

This soup is a light, nourishing dish common in Chinese home cooking. Apples add natural sweetness, carrots give body, and pork ribs make the broth rich and comforting. It’s often simmered slowly to create a clear, flavorful soup.

 Ingredients

• 500–700 g pork ribs (cut into pieces)

• 2 apples, cored and cut into chunks

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 6–8 cups water

• 2–3 slices ginger

• 1–2 dried red dates (optional)

• Salt to taste

 Instructions

1. Blanch the ribs

   • Place pork ribs in boiling water for 2–3 minutes.

   • Drain and rinse to remove impurities.

2. Start the soup

   • In a pot add ribs, water, and ginger.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

3. Add vegetables and fruit

   • Add apples and carrots.

   • Optional: add red dates for extra sweetness.

4. Simmer

   • Cook for 1½–2 hours on low heat.

5. Season

   • Add salt to taste near the end. Serving

Serve hot as a light soup with:

• Steamed rice

• Simple stir-fried vegetables

 Tips

• Use Fuji or Gala apples for natural sweetness.

• Skim foam from the surface during simmering for a clear broth.

• A few goji berries can be added in the last 10 minutes for extra flavor.

Flavor Profile

• Light and slightly sweet

• Mild pork flavor

• Fresh taste from apple and carrot

If you want, I can also show you:

• A slow cooker version of this soup

• A stronger herbal Chinese version with Chinese yam and goji berries.