Stews
Chinese Yam and Pork Rib Soup
A light, soothing home-style soup pairing soft, velvety Chinese yam with tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs in a clear yet richly flavored broth. Every spoonful is mellow, gently sweet, and deeply comforting — a perfect nourishing dish for all seasons.
Main Ingredients
- Chinese yam 2 roots
- Pork ribs 450g
- Goji berries a proper amount
- Ginger 5 slices
Steps
Cut the Chinese yam into chunks.
Briefly blanch the pork ribs in boiling water.
Remove the ribs, place them in a pot, and add the ginger.
Add the goji berries.
Transfer everything to a pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes. Done.
TCM Notes
Pork ribs supply quality protein, calcium, and collagen. Chinese yam is rich in amino acids, mucoprotein, and dietary fiber, making it easy on the stomach. Goji berries are renowned for nourishing the liver and kidneys. This soup is gentle, easily absorbed, and warming without being overly stimulating.
Suitable for：The general population can enjoy this soup. It is especially beneficial for women with cold hands and feet, people experiencing a recurrence of chronic stomach issues, elderly individuals prone to catching colds, those with indigestion or poor digestion, and both men and women with kidney deficiency or general weakness in the lower back and knees.
Not suitable for：Chinese yam has an astringent nature. Therefore, people suffering from dry stool or constipation should avoid this dish.