Lotus Roots Soup. Mmm.. This soup has never failed to make my tastebud tinkle with excitement. Lotus root is full of nutrient that benefit our health. It contains iron, vitamins B & C. The rich fibre content of lotus roots stimulates peristalsis and relieves constipation.

Ingredients
Serving size: 3

• 1 lotus root (about 500g)
• 500g of lean pork rib (short length)
• 10 - 15 dried red dates click here
• 2 dried scallops optional (click to view)
• 6 cups of water
• salt to taste (1/2 teaspoon)

Directions

• Soak red dates in a bowl of warm water for at least 5 minutes.
• Next scrub lotus roots clean, discard the ends, peel and cut lotus root into “1/2 inches? slices.
• Tips: Put the pork rib in a pot of boiling water for at least 5 to 8 minutes to remove the scum
• Pour the 6 cups of water into a pot or slow cooker (Crockpot) and transfer the red dates, pork ribs, lotus roots and dried scallops into the pot.
• Set to low heat when the water start boiling and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours.
• For slow cooker, set on high heat for 4 hours, or low heat for 6-8 hours.
• Add salt to taste
  

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