Hearty Pork Rib Soup with Corn & Mushrooms

Ingredients:
– 2 cups of sliced mushrooms
– 4 cups of corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
– 1.5 pounds of pork ribs
– 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon of black pepper
– Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
– Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
2. Add the pork ribs to the pot. Brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, making sure to deglaze the pot by scraping up any tasty bits stuck to the bottom.
4. Stir in the diced carrots, soy sauce, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes, add the sliced mushrooms and corn to the pot. Let the soup simmer for another 15-20 minutes until the pork is tender and cooked through.
6. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed.
7. Once done, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
This hearty soup provides a good balance of protein from the pork, healthy carbohydrates from the corn and carrots, and essential vitamins from the mushrooms and vegetables. One serving is approximately 320 calories, with 25 grams of protein and 15 grams of fat.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour