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Canh Suon Heo

Canh Sườn Heo Recipe (Vietnamese Pork Rib Soup)

Canh sườn heo (Vietnamese pork rib soup) is a favorite dish of many Vietnamese households, and it will be yours, too. This recipe is a brilliant way to add more fiber-rich vegetables to your diet.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Canh Sườn Heo, Vietnamese Pork Rib Soup
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 484kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Ladle
  • Slotted Ladle
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board

Ingredients

The Pork Spare Ribs

  • 1.1 pounds pork spare ribs
  • 3 shallots
  • 4 scallions
  • 1 teaspoon salt

The Vegetables:

  • 1 medium potato
  • 1 lotus root
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 white radish
  • ½ broccoli head
  • 3.5 ounces straw mushrooms
  • Scallions and cilantro

The Condiments

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons soup powder
  • 2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions 

  • Cut the potato, broccoli head, carrot, and white radish into bite-sized pieces. Slice the lotus root thinly and cut all the straw mushrooms in half. Take half the scallions and chop them finely.
    Canh Suon Heo Step 1 Prepare the Vegetables
  • In the stockpot, parboil the spare ribs in hot water with salt for 2 minutes. Immerse the spare ribs in cold water.
    Canh Suon Heo Step 2 Parboil the Pork Ribs
  • Cook the spare ribs with whole scallions, shallots, and 3.5 liters of water. Set the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes with the lid off. Constantly skim off the white scum from the top.
    Canh Suon Heo Step 3 Cook the Pork Ribs
  • Remove the scallions and shallots. Add the lotus root slices and cook for 15 minutes on low-medium heat.
    Canh Suon Heo Step 4 Add the Vegetables
  • Add the white radish, carrot, and potato pieces. Cook for another 15 minutes.
    Canh Suon Heo Step 4 Add the Vegetables1
  • Add the straw mushrooms, broccoli pieces, and seasoning. Cook for 5 - 10 more minutes.
    Canh Suon Heo Step 4 Add the Vegetables2
  • Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.
    Canh Suon Heo Step 4 Add the Vegetables5

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Notes

  • The instructions and preparation time are for 4 servings.
  • Parboiling the pork spare ribs is a useful yet non-compulsory step.
  • Cook canh sườn heo with the lid off and constantly remove the white foam at the stop to get a clear broth.
  • Add vegetables to the stockpot in the right order: lotus roots, root vegetables, and quick-cooking ingredients.
  • You can cook canh sườn heo with an Instant Pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 2013mg | Potassium: 1283mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3143IU | Vitamin C: 114mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 4mg