If you have traveled to Singapore or Malaysia, one famous Chinese soup you are bound to have heard of is Bah Kut Teh. This soup, which literally translates to “Meat Bone Tea (肉骨茶)” from the Teochew language, is a deeply flavorful pork ribs broth that contains no tea (despite the name). This pork ribs soup is intensely [Read More...]
I have a fish craze lately, prompted by my recent milky white Bok Choy Fish Head Tofu Soup (白菜魚頭豆腐湯). It was so delicious and so easy to make that I wanted to make and share another fish soup recipe with you. Besides, fish is so healthy for us. They are a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids that are essential to the healthy function of our brain and heart. This soup is delicious and it is nourishing for the body too, making it a great soup for both young and old. [Read More ...]
If you had ever ordered a green bean (or “mung bean”) dessert soup at an Asian-style dessert house, you would know that there are many ways to enjoy this delightful naturally fat-free low-calorie item. It can be served cold on hot summer days as a refreshing cool sweet snack, or served hot in the winter to warm [Read More...]
My husband and I were at our local farmer’s market today. And we (ok, more like me) indulged on a shopping spree of irresistibly fresh, colorful, and sweet-smelling organic seasonal fruits and vegetables. The produce at the market were so fresh. The vegetable leaves were thick and of a deep vibrant green. They looked so good [Read More...]
Print White Fungus Papaya Peanuts and Black Eyed Peas Soup Author: Sharon Lee Recipe type: Soup Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 15 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 10 cups of water 1.5 lbs of lean pork, cut into small chunks 1 papaya (about 2 lbs, use the kind with red-flesh) 1 white [Read More...]
Every now and then, I really enjoy a nice bowl of pumpkin soup. Especially in cold weather. Why? Pumpkins are in season during the winter months and they are very healthy for us. They are known to be loaded with quality anti-oxidants like beta carotene and vitamin C to boost our immune system. They are also [Read More...]
Wonton Soup and dumplings have always been an obsessed favorite of mine since I was a young girl in Hong Kong. Foodies and veteran Chinese wonton chefs hold high standards to judge a good wonton soup from an inferior one. Wonton soup is a beloved Chinese dish with its delicate taste and fineness appraised by poets [Read More...]
The Hot and Sour Soup is a favorite for many when it comes to Chinese soups. Aside from its delicious hot and tangy sour tastes, this soup also offers many excellent health benefits. So much so that the soup’s recipe is published in the following books: American Heart Association’s The New American Heart Association Cookbook the [Read More...]
If you love tomatoes and the taste of V8 juice, or Bloody Mary, you will love my delicious Homemade V8 Beet Soup. In addition to tasting great, this soup is super high in fiber, low sodium, and low calories. All the vegetables, especially the beets, have a wonderful detoxifying affect to cleans your internal system. In fact, [Read More...]