Beetroot Vegetable Soup in Savory Pork Broth Recipe
Beetroot Vegetable Soup in Savory Pork Broth Recipe (Serves 4–6)
Ingredients
- 500 g pork bones
- 2 medium red beets, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 carrot, cut into chunks1 ear of corn, cut into 3–4 pieces
- 2 stalks celery, deveined and cut large
- 2 tomatoes, quartered
- 4–5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until soft
- 2 dried honey dates
- 1 tablespoon raw peeled peanuts
- 1 teaspoon dried wolfberries (goji berries)
- 1 teaspoon dried scallops
- 2.5–3 liters water
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the pork bones
Blanch the pork bones in boiling water for 3–5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
2. Start the broth base
In a large pot, add the cleaned pork bones, soaked shiitake mushrooms, dried scallops, peanuts, and honey dates. Pour in 2.5–3 liters of water and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer the soup
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes to develop a rich, savory broth.
4. Add root vegetables
Add the beetroot and carrot chunks. Continue simmering for another 30 minutes.
5. Add remaining vegetables
Add corn, tomatoes, and celery. Simmer for an additional 20–25 minutes, until all ingredients are tender.
6. Finish the soup
Add the wolfberries in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
7. Season and serve
Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.
Effects/Benefits
Pork bones – Rich in collagen and minerals that support joint health and gut integrity (Bone et al., Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2018).
Beetroot – High in nitrates that help improve blood flow and lower blood pressure (Clifford et al., Nutrients, 2015).
Carrot – Loaded with beta-carotene, which supports eye health and immune function (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, 2022).
Corn – Provides fiber and antioxidants like lutein for digestive and eye health (USDA FoodData Central, 2020).
Tomatoes – Rich in lycopene, linked to reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers (Story et al., Annual Review of Food Science, 2010).
Celery – Contains antioxidants and compounds that may help reduce inflammation and support heart health (Kooti et al., Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine, 2017).
Dried shiitake mushrooms – Support immune function due to beta-glucans and lentinan (Wasser, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2002).
Dried honey dates – Traditionally used to nourish blood and provide natural sugars for energy (Chinese Pharmacopoeia, 2020).
Peanuts – Good source of healthy fats and protein that support heart health (Ros, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2010).
Wolfberries (goji berries) – Rich in antioxidants that support eye health and immune function (Amagase & Farnsworth, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2011).
Dried scallops – High in protein and minerals like zinc that support immune and metabolic health (FAO Nutritional Data, 2019).
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