Vietnamese Pork Spare Rib Soup with Potatoes, Carrots and Cauliflower (Canh Sườn Khoai Tây Ca Rốt Bông Cải Trắng)
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork spare ribs
cut into 1½” pieces
- 1 large carrot
6 oz
- 1 large potato
8 oz
- Half a head cauliflower
8 oz
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ quarts water
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chicken or mushroom bouillon powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions
cut into 1½” segments
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
sprinkle
Directions
- 1
In a medium-sized pot, add vegetable oil and heat on high. Add whites of green onions, shallots, and garlic. Fry until fragrant (about 20 seconds).
- 2
Add pork ribs and toss in the aromatics until covered. Add water. Bring the pot to a low simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Skim off the impurities at the top, if needed.
- 3
Add the carrots, potatoes, and cauliflower. Cook until vegetables are chopstick-tender (about 10-12 minutes).
- 4
Season to taste with fish sauce, salt, chicken bouillon powder, and ground black pepper. When ready to serve, garnish with remaining green onions and an additional sprinkle of ground black pepper.
Vietnamese Pork Spare Rib Soup with Potatoes, Carrots and Cauliflower (Canh Sườn Khoai Tây Ca Rốt Bông Cải Trắng)
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warmth that feels like a hug on a chilly day? This Vietnamese Pork Spare Rib Soup (Canh Sườn Khoai Tây Ca Rốt Bông Cải Trắng) is your perfect remedy, offering deeply comforting flavors from humble, everyday ingredients. It's the kind of hearty dish that nourishes both body and soul.
Why This Recipe Works
This soup's magic lies in its ability to transform simple, affordable ingredients into something truly special and deeply satisfying. Tender pork spare ribs cook down to create a rich, savory base, while a medley of fresh vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower add essential bulk, sweetness, and texture. The harmonious blend of fish sauce, salt, and bouillon ensures every spoonful is packed with that umami-rich Vietnamese flavor that’s both familiar and wonderfully restorative.
What to Expect
Prepare for a wonderfully aromatic experience as this comforting soup simmers, filling your kitchen with inviting scents. When ready, you'll be greeted with succulent pork spare ribs that are incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone. Each spoonful combines the soft, yielding texture of potatoes, the subtle sweetness of carrots, and the delicate bite of cauliflower, all swimming in a savory, peppery broth. It's a truly wholesome and filling meal designed to make you feel good from the inside out.
Customization & Variations
This versatile Vietnamese Pork Spare Rib Soup is easy to adapt to your pantry or preferences. While pork spare ribs are classic, you could experiment with other cuts like pork neck bones or even chicken thighs for a slightly different texture. Feel free to substitute the cauliflower with broccoli or add other root vegetables like sweet potatoes for a touch of variation. If you prefer a richer flavor, you can increase the amount of bouillon powder slightly, or for less sodium, reduce the salt.
Serving & Context
This hearty Canh Sườn is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners, especially when you're seeking comfort or feeling under the weather. It's perfectly robust to enjoy on its own as a complete meal, but traditionally, it shines when served alongside a bowl of hot, fluffy steamed rice to soak up every last drop of that flavorful broth.