Sweet Corn Carrot Pork Bone Soup

Name: Sweet Corn Carrot Pork Bone Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2 Sweet corn on the cob; 4 Carrots ((small)); 1.5 pounds Pork bones ((around 3-4 pieces)); 8 cups Water ((For instant pot pressure cooker use 8 cups of water, top stove method use 10 cups of water.)); 1/2 teaspoon Salt ((Remember salt to your taste)); 2 Chinese dried dates ((optional, it makes the soup even sweeter))

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Tasty sweet corn carrot soup is a classic and common Cantonese Chinese soup like tomato potato soup, green radish carrot soup, lotus root pork soup, watercress pork soup, dried bok choy soup and gobo soup . Also, this Chinese sweet corn carrot soup recipe has both instant pot and top stove instructions to guide you. Let's learn how to make this sweet corn carrot soup for your meals!

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sweet corn carrot pork bone soup in a white bowl with a striped green blue towel

What is sweet corn carrot pork bone soup?

Sweet corn carrot pork bone soup is one of my favorite Chinese soups besides tomato potato soup, green radish carrot soup, lotus root pork soup, watercress pork soup, dried bok choy soup and gobo soup . Not only does it taste sweet, but it also has good nutrients. In Chinese culture, mothers like to make soup every day. And, my mom makes soup almost everyday. Also, I remembered when I was a kid she told me if I drink more soup. Then, I will be prettier and have smoother skin.

What are the benefits of Chinese sweet corn carrot soup?

Many Chinese soups have health benefits such as strengthening the immune system, improving skin conditions and curing sickness. Moreover, this sweet corn carrot pork bone soup helps with moisturizing skins. Therefore, it is great for dry skins. Besides, this Cantonese style sweet corn carrot pork bone soup is one of the easiest soups to make and kids love this soup because of the sweetness.

What are the ingredients in Chinese sweet corn carrot soup?

The ingredients for this Chinese sweet corn carrot soup are sweet corn, carrots, pork bones, water and salt. But, some like to add candied Chinese dates.

sweet corn carrot pork bone soup ingredients

Cooking tips for how to make Chinese sweet corn carrot soup:

Clean and wash corn on the cob
Wash and cut carrots into chunks
Rinse and wash pork bones with hot water. Some like to boil them to remove blood and fat.
If you use an instant pot add 8 cups of water. However, if you use the top stove method, add 10 cups of water and let it cook or simmer for at least 1.5 hours.

FAQs:

Which part of pork is best for soup?

I usually use pork bones or pork neck bones. Some like to use pork ribs.

How long should I boil the soup?

Normally, traditional Chinese soups take about 1.5-2 hours to cook them on top of the stove. If you use an instant pot, push the manual button and adjust time to 60 minutes at high pressure and natural release.

Instructions for how to make Chinese sweet corn carrot soup instant pot:

1. Break or cut 2 corn on the cobs into 3 pieces.

2. Cut 4 small carrots into chunks.

pork bones in instant pot pressure cooker

3. Rinse and wash 1.5 pounds pork bone (around 3-4 pieces), put them into an instant pot pressure cooker.

pork bones and corn in instant pot pressure cooker

4. After that, put corn into the instant pot pressure cooker.

5. Next, put the carrots into the instant pot pressure cooker.

add water into the instant pot with the ingredients

6. Pour 8 cups of water into the instant pot. Close the lid and vent. Then, push the manual button and adjust time to 60 minutes at high pressure and natural release pressure.

sweet corn carrot pork bone soup in instant pot

7. When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove fat. Then, add ½ teaspoon of salt. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)

Chinese corn carrot pork soup in a white bowl

Enjoy this simple and delicious Chinese sweet corn carrot soup recipe! Also, check out these salt & pepper calamari, pork knuckle ginger stew, lobster yee mein, claypot rice, pork & pickled vegetable noodle soup and pan fried dumpling recipes.

Instructions for how to make Chinese sweet corn carrot soup top stove method:

Break or cut 2 corn on the cobs into 3 pieces.
Cut 4 small carrots into chunks.
Rinse and wash 1.5 pounds pork bone (around 3-4 pieces), put them into a pot.
After that, put corn into the pot.
Next, put the carrots into the pot.
Pour 10 cups of water into the pot instead of 8 cups if you use the top stove method. Turn on the fire to high and let it boil then turn the fire to medium low simmering for 1.5 hours.
When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove fat. Then, add ½ teaspoon of salt. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)