There’s nothing quite like a hot bowl of soup to warm you up during the chilly winter months. Here are three nutritious stew recipes that are perfect for the whole family.
1. Beef Bone Broth Stew with Daikon Radish
Ingredients:
Beef bones: 500g
Daikon radish: 2 medium-sized
Ginger, scallions, seasonings: salt, pepper, broth mix.
Instructions:
Rinse the beef bones and scald them in boiling water to remove any unpleasant odors.
Cut the daikon radish into bite-sized pieces.
Place the bones in a pot, add water and a few slices of ginger, and simmer over low heat for about 1.5-2 hours.
Once the broth is flavorful, add the daikon and season to taste. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Garnish with scallions and pepper, and serve hot.
This stew is an excellent source of collagen, and it will warm you up while improving your blood circulation.
2. Herbal Chicken Stew
Ingredients:
Free-range chicken: 1 small (around 1-1.2kg)
Herbal chicken soup mix: 1 packet
Seasonings: salt, rock sugar, broth mix.
Instructions:
Clean and cut the chicken into pieces, or leave whole if your pot is large enough.
Rinse the herbal soup mix and soak it in warm water for 5 minutes.
Place the chicken and herbal mix in a pot, add water to cover, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours, seasoning to taste.
This aromatic stew is packed with nutrients and will boost your immune system.
3. Pork Rib Stew with Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients:
Pork ribs: 500g
Potatoes: 2 medium-sized
p>Carrots: 1 medium-sized
Onions, parsley, seasonings: salt, pepper, broth mix.
Instructions:
Rinse the ribs and scald them in boiling water. Then, simmer for about 1 hour.
Peel and cut the potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
Once the ribs are tender, add the potatoes and carrots, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Season to taste and garnish with onions and parsley. Serve hot.
Tip for a tastier stew:
Simmering over low heat results in a clearer and sweeter broth.
Using a pressure cooker can significantly reduce the time needed for bone broths.
These stews are not only delicious but also highly nutritious, keeping you and your family warm and healthy during the winter. Enjoy your meal!