Winter Melon, Barley and Pork Bone Soup

Overview

Cantonese people like to make various soups according to different seasons. In June, Guangdong is already extremely hot, so it is best to make some soups that can clear away heat, relieve the heat, moisten the lungs and promote body fluids. Winter melon is cold in nature and sweet in taste. It clears away heat and promotes body fluids, and relieves heat and relieves troubles. It is especially suitable to be taken in summer. Winter melon is full of treasures. Don’t throw away the peel. You don’t need to peel it when making soup. Barley has the functions of diuretic and swelling, invigorating the spleen and removing dampness, relaxing muscles and removing paralysis, clearing heat and expelling pus, etc. It is a commonly used medicine for diuresis and dampness. Lotus seeds nourish the heart, kidneys, and spleen. Gorgon fruit can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. Poria cocos can benefit the spleen and stomach, calm the heart and calm the mind.

Tags

• soups
• soup
• cantonese cuisine
• summer recipes
• barley
• candied dates
• chenpi
• clear water
• gorgon
• pork bones
• winter melon
• yun ling
• lotus seeds
• salt

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Prepare barley, lotus seeds, etc.

   

2. 2 Rinse with water and soak for a while.

   

3. 3 Prepare pork bones and winter melon, and cut the winter melon into large pieces.

   

4. 4 Blanch the pork bones in boiling water to remove the bloody smell.

   

5. 5 Then wash away the scum with running water.

   

6. 6 Add water to the pot, add pork bones and tangerine peel.

   

7. 7 Add winter melon, soaked barley, lotus seeds, etc.

   

8. 8 After the pot comes to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for an hour and a half, then add salt to taste.