Pork Spare Ribs Soup with Rice, Gluten Free & Dairy Free

Warm up your belly with this healthy, hearty, and flavorful pork spare ribs soup, filled with tender meat, veggies, rice, and aromatic spices!
Ratings
5/5

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Servings

8

Pork spare ribs soup is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by many cultures for centuries. It’s a perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day, and it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients that are readily available in most kitchens.

The origins of pork spare ribs soup can be traced back to the Asia region, where it’s been a staple for generations. This soup is believed to have healing properties, making it a popular choice among traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. The soup is often used to treat colds and flu due to the high concentration of nutrients in the broth, making it an excellent choice to boost the immune system.

Apart from its healing properties, pork spare ribs soup is also delicious and easy to prepare. The recipe I’ll be sharing with you today is straightforward and requires only a few ingredients!

Let me know in the comments below if you tried the recipe and if you have any variations you’d like to share!

Pork Spare Ribs Soup with Rice, Gluten Free & Dairy Free

RECIPE

Pork Spare Ribs Soup with Rice

Ingredients

For the Soup:
  • 3.5 liters of water
  • 1.5 pounds of pork spare ribs
  • 1 peeled carrot
  • 1 onion (halved)
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns
  • 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 finely chopped medium-sized potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 3 minced garlic cloves (medium-sized)
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1/3 cup of uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh dill

Directions

For the Soup:
  1. In a large pot, add water (3.5 L) and pork spare ribs (1.5 lbs.)
  2. Turn to medium heat and bring the water to a boil
  3. Before the water comes to a boil, foam will appear at the top
  4. When the foam slightly darkens and looks as soft as a marshmallow, remove it in its entirety with a spoon until the leftover broth is completely clear
  5. Add a peeled carrot, onion (halved), bay leaves (2), and black peppercorns (1 tbsp.)
  6. Boil over medium heat for 45 minutes
  7. Remove everything from the soup with a sieve until the broth is completely clear, set the ribs aside
  8. Add red bell pepper (1 chopped), potatoes (3 chopped), fresh ginger (1 tbsp.), garlic (3), salt (1 tbsp.), rice (1/3 cup), and then add the ribs back into the soup
  9. Boil for another 20 minutes partially covered
  10. Remove the cover after 20 minutes, and add dill
  11. Turn off the heat and serve
NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING)

Pork Spare Ribs Soup with Rice, Gluten Free & Dairy Free:

Calories: 340 | Total Fat: 20 g | Cholest: 70 mg | Total Carb: 24 g | Protein: 16 g

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

 
 

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