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8 December, 2023

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Diếp thơm is a type of lettuce that is commonly used in our country. The plant has a cylindrical trunk with branches at the top. The leaves grow singly from the trunk, with soft stems, long and large leaf blades that are not curled. The leaves have thin pieces with two lightly serrated edges. As the plant grows taller, the leaf tips become smaller and thinner.

Health benefits of diếp thơm

Cooling and weight loss properties: With its cooling and heat-reducing properties, diếp thơm is a perfect choice for the summer. It contains only about 15 calories per 100 grams, which is lower than tomatoes. One kilogram of diếp thơm contains only 75 calories, making it a good option for weight loss diets.

Eye protection and prevention of degenerative diseases: The zeaxanthin in diếp thơm helps improve vision, especially in cases of macular degeneration. It also helps prevent cataracts. The flavonoids in diếp thơm play an important role in preventing lung and oral cancers.

Nutrition for skin and vision: Fresh diếp thơm is a source of vitamin A and beta-carotene. Regular consumption helps maintain healthy skin by promoting the production of mucous membranes. Additionally, diếp thơm also maintains good vision for the eyes.

Supports reproductive processes: Fresh diếp thơm provides folate and vitamin C. Folate helps protect the health of the fetus during pregnancy by reducing the risk of complications. Vitamin C, present in diếp thơm, improves the immune system and helps fight infections.

Nutrition for bones and joints: Diếp thơm provides vitamin K, which helps enhance calcium accumulation in bones. This improves the strength of the skeletal system and prevents osteoporosis.

Instructions for making minced meat and diếp thơm soup

Ingredients for delicious diếp thơm soup with minced meat

500g diếp thơm

200g minced meat

2 tomatoes

Scallions, cooking oil, salt, and seasoning powder (chicken broth powder).

Instructions for making delicious minced meat and diếp thơm soup

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for the soup

Marinate the minced meat with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder for 15 minutes. Split the diếp thơm, remove the yellowed leaves.

Then, rinse it thoroughly and soak it in diluted saltwater for about 10-15 minutes to make it cleaner. Rinse the tomatoes, and remove their stems. Rinse the scallions. Cut a small part of the scallion head and sauté it to release its aroma.

Step 2: Cook the minced meat and diếp thơm soup

Place a pan on the stove, add a little cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the scallion into the pan (you can substitute it with purple onion). Then add the minced meat and stir-fry until the meat is evenly flavored. When the meat is almost cooked, add a little salt and tomatoes. Stir well until the tomatoes become soft. Add some water and bring it to a boil, then taste and adjust the seasoning.

When the soup starts to boil and the tomatoes are soft, add the diếp thơm and stir well. Since the vegetable cooks quickly, you only need to wait for the soup to boil and then turn off the heat (you can add a little seasoning powder before turning off the heat). Prepare a bowl and pour the soup in to enjoy.

Step 3: The finished minced meat and diếp thơm soup

So, with just a few simple ingredients, we can easily make a delicious and affordable soup for our family meals. Additionally, we can also use chicken broth or bone broth to cook diếp thơm soup.