Lotus Root and Rib Soup

Lotus Root Lotus Stem Although born in mud, the lotus root remains white and pure after emerging from the mud. When making soup, we often choose old lotus roots, which creates a slightly powdery texture. However, to achieve crispy lotus roots, you need to add the lotus roots later in the cooking process.Chicken Bones When making soup, some people prefer crispy lotus roots.

Clear Lotus Root Soup Chicken Bone Soup

Ingredients Preparation

350g chicken bones, one lotus root, scallions Ginger To taste, add salt to taste.

Method Steps

1. Wash and place chicken bones in a pot, add water, scallions and ginger, bring to a boil and blanch. Remove blood;2. Wash and dry the chicken bones, place in a casserole, add sufficient water, add ginger slices, pour in the chicken bones;

3. After covering the pot, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. At this time, cut the lotus root into bite-sized pieces;4. After 30 minutes, add the lotus root to the pot, cover and simmer for 1 hour, add salt to taste before serving. Tips

Add sufficient water at once. It is generally not recommended to add water in the middle. Slow simmering in a casserole pot is more effective.

Corn

Lotus Root and Chicken Bone Soup

Besides lotus root, which is perfect for making chicken bone soup, corn and

Kelp Winter Melon

are also good choices.Ingredient Preparation，Corn to taste, chicken bones, lotus root, scallions, ginger, appropriate amount of cooking wine. Method Steps

1. Cut corn into pieces, cut lotus root into pieces, chop scallions and ginger;

2. Rinse and cut the pieces, add to the pot, add water and boil, remove blood, wash and set aside;

3. Place the chicken bones, ginger, scallions in a casserole, add a little cooking wine and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes;

4. Add corn and lotus root and simmer for another 1 hour;

5. Finally, remove the ginger and scallions, add salt to taste.

Tips

Blanching is to remove blood, so you know why you should blanch.

Star Anise

Adding star anise gives the soup a slightly reddish flavor, but not too strong, making it very light.

Ingredient Preparation

1000g chicken bones, 1000g lotus root, Ham

to taste, ginger slices, salt, 2 star anise, 3 tablespoons of Shaoxing wine, 2 scallion stems.

Method Steps

1. Wash and place chicken bones in cold water to boil, remove blood foam, wash and set aside;2. Place in a pot, add sufficient boiling water, add chicken bones, ginger slices, star anise, cover and boil over high heat for 20 minutes; 3. Peel and cut the lotus root into pieces, after the soup turns white, add ham, Shaoxing wine, scallion stems and lotus root;

4. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, add salt to taste before serving.

Tips

If you prefer a lighter soup, you can omit the star anise.

Nutritional Value of Lotus Root

Lotus root contains a lot of starch, as well as

Protein

Fiber, Vitamin C, and other nutrients. Raw lotus root can be used to cool down and relieve heat, cooked lotus root can be used to invigorate the spleen and stomach, moisten the intestines, and promote digestion and blood circulation.

Additionally, lotus root is often processed into

Lotus Root Powder , which is used as a raw material for some nutritional products. Vitamin C and other nutrients in fresh lotus root can cool the body and relieve heat, Cooked lotus root can invigorate the stomach and spleen, moisten the intestines,Quench thirst, and nourish blood. Lotus root is also often processed into