
Crockpot Pork Spare Rib Soup With Potatoes and Carrots (Canh Sườn Khoai Tây Cà Rốt)
Ingredients
- 1 lbpork spare ribs
cut between the bones
- 3 mediumred potatoes
peeled cut into bite sized pieces), (about 1 lb
- 3 largecarrots
peeled and cut into half inch pieces), (about 1 lb
- 3 cwater
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 smallshallot
- 2 tbspfish sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2stalks scallion for garnish
Directions
- 1
Add ribs to a pot of cold water with a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, and immediately drain and rinse.
- 2
Add ribs to a crock pot or normal pot and add fish sauce, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper to the ribs and leave to marinate for 10-15 minutes (optional)
If cooking in crockpot:
- 1
Add water and cook ribs on high 1.5 hours, on low 3 hours.
- 2
Add carrots and potatoes and cook for an additional 45 min - hour on high, 2 hours on low.
- 3
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve
If cooking on stove top:
- 1
Add water to the pot of ribs and bring to a boil. Bring down to a simmer for 30 min
- 2
Add carrots and simmer for 10 minutes
- 3
Ad potatoes and simmer until all vegetables are fork tender.
- 4
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve

Crockpot Pork Spare Rib Soup With Potatoes and Carrots (Canh Sườn Khoai Tây Cà Rốt)
Similar Recipes
Ratings & Reviews
Based on 16 ratings
Rating Breakdown
About this Recipe
Looking for a deeply comforting, hands-off dinner that practically cooks itself? This Crockpot Pork Spare Rib Soup with Potatoes and Carrots (Canh Sườn Khoai Tây Cà Rốt) delivers warmth and incredible flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for a cozy evening.
Why This Soup Works
The beauty of this soup lies in its simplicity and the magic of slow cooking. The crockpot gently coaxes maximum flavor from the pork spare ribs, creating a rich, savory broth that infuses the red potatoes and carrots with delicious depth. It’s a truly set-it-and-forget-it meal that rewards you with tender pork and a heartwarming bowl of goodness.
What to Expect
Prepare for a hearty and satisfying experience with every spoonful. You'll find tender, succulent pork spare ribs that are fall-off-the-bone delicious, complemented by perfectly cooked red potatoes and sweet carrots. The broth is the undeniable star, a beautifully balanced blend of savory pork, aromatic garlic and shallot, and the distinct umami notes of fish sauce, seasoned just right with salt and pepper. This is a comforting, robust dinner that feels both nourishing and incredibly satisfying.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe shines as written, you can easily adjust it to your pantry or preferences. Consider adding a touch of daikon radish or sweet potato along with the carrots and potatoes for a slightly different texture and flavor profile. If you're out of fish sauce, a good quality soy sauce can provide a similar savory depth, though the flavor profile will shift slightly. You can also vary the type of pork ribs, though spare ribs provide a wonderful balance of meat and bone for flavor.
Serving & Context
This Crockpot Pork Spare Rib Soup is a complete and satisfying meal on its own, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend lunch. Garnish with fresh scallions just before serving to add a bright, fresh note. It pairs wonderfully with a simple bowl of steamed jasmine rice to soak up every last drop of the rich, savory broth.







