Cantonese tomato & potato pork bone soup (蕃茄薯仔豬骨湯) is a classic Chinese soup like watercress pork soup, sweet corn carrots soup, green radish carrot soup, lotus root pork soup and dried bok choy soup . Not only is it simple, but also the soup is delicious. Most kids love this soup too! This tomato potato pork soup recipe has both instant pot and top stove methods.
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Tomato & Potato Pork Bone Soup (蕃茄薯仔豬骨湯)
In Asian culture, people like to use bones to make soup or broth. This tomato & potato pork bone soup is a Chinese style soup and very common in Canton area, China. And, I remembered my mom made this soup all the time when I was a kid. The best is to use home grown tomatoes because it tastes even sweeter.
Generally, kids love this soup because it's a little bit sweet and sour which can increase their appetite. This recipe has both instant pot pressure cooker and top stove cooking methods.
Tomato potato soup instant pot and top stove methods:
I like to use an instant pot pressure cooker to make the soup because it’s fast and simple to put all the ingredients in and let the pressure cook for 60 minutes at high pressure and natural release. However, if you use a top stove boiling method, add 2 more cups of water (total 8 cups) after the water is boiling and turn fire to medium low simmer for 90 minutes.
What are the ingredients for Chinese tomato & potato soup:
The ingredients for this Chinese tomato potato soup recipe are tomatoes, potatoes, pork bones, water and salt.
Cooking tips for how to make Chinese tomato & potato pork soup:
- Some people like to boil the bones to get rid of fat and blood. I normally just use hot water to wash the bones because it is easier and faster. Then, I use a strainer to remove fat when the soup is done.
- If you use a top stove boiling method, add 2 more cups of water (total 8 cups) after the water is boiling and turn fire to medium low simmer for 90 minutes.
- Remember to add salt to your taste.
FAQS:
No, it is not creamy. The potatoes and tomatoes are supposed to be cut into chunks. The soup is like a broth.
Yes, cover with a lid to boil and simmer the soup.
Most people use pork bones. Some like to use pork neck bones, pork rib bones, pork loin or pork chops. You can use any kind of pork bones or pork meat to make this soup.
Instructions for how to cook Chinese tomato potato pork soup instant pot:
1. First, wash and cut 5 medium sized tomatoes into pieces.
2. Wash and peel 3 medium sized potatoes and cut it into chunks.
3. Then, put 1.5 pounds of pork bones (3 pieces) into the instant pot.
4. Next, put the cut tomatoes and potatoes from step 1 and 2. Then, pour 6 cups of water into an instant pot pressure cooker. Cover the lid, close the vent and push the button manual for 60 minutes at high pressure and natural release.
5. When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove excess fat. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix it well. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)
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Instructions for how to cook Chinese tomato potato soup top stove method:
1. First, wash and cut 5 medium sized tomatoes into pieces.
2. Wash and peel 3 medium sized potatoes and cut it into chunks.
3. Then, put 1.5 pounds of pork bones (3 pieces) into the pot.
4. Next, put the cut tomatoes and potatoes from step 1 and 2. Then, pour 8 cups of water into the pot. Cover the lid, turn on fire to medium high until it boils. Then, turn the fire to medium low and simmer for 90 minutes.
5. When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove excess fat. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix it well. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)
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Tomato Potato Pork Bone Soup
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Ingredients
- 5 Tomatoes (Medium size, the best to use home grow tomatoes)
- 3 Potatoes (Medium size)
- 1.5 pounds Pork bones (3 pieces)
- 6 cups Water
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (Remember to add salt to your taste)
Instructions
INSTANT POT:
- First, wash and cut 5 medium sized tomatoes into pieces.
- Wash and peel 3 medium sized potatoes and cut it into chunks.
- Then, put 1.5 pounds of pork bones (3 pieces) into the instant pot.
- Next, put the cut tomatoes and potatoes from step 1 and 2. Then, pour 6 cups of water into an instant pot pressure cooker. Cover the lid, close the vent and push the button manual for 60 minutes at high pressure and natural release.
- When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove excess fat. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix it well. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)
TOP STOVE:
- First, wash and cut 5 medium sized tomatoes into pieces.
- Wash and peel 3 medium sized potatoes and cut it into chunks.
- Then, put 1.5 pounds of pork bones (3 pieces) into the pot.
- Next, put the cut tomatoes and potatoes from step 1 and 2. Then, pour 8 cups of water into the pot. Cover the lid, turn on fire to medium high until it boils. Then, turn the fire to medium low and simmer for 90 minutes.
- When the soup is done, use a strainer to remove excess fat. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and mix it well. (Remember to add salt to your taste.)
Notes
Cooking tips for tomato & potato pork soup:
- Some people like to boil the bones to get rid of fat and blood. I normally just use hot water to wash the bones because it is easier and faster. Then, I use a strainer to remove fat when the soup is done.
- If you use a top stove boiling method, add 2 more cups of water (total 8 cups) after the water is boiling and turn fire to medium low simmer for 90 minutes.
- Remember to add salt to your taste.
Jeanie says
This is my first time trying out this soup! So super yummy! My mum doesn’t have much appetite lately so I thought I would give it a try. She loves it n had two bowls! Thank you Tracy for this simple n nutritious soup recipe 👍👍👍
Tracy O. says
Thank you for your comment! I am glad you like it and hope your mom regains her appetite soon.