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Thai Pork Rib Soup

Aromatic broth with tender pork ribs, galangal, and lemongrass. A warming, fragrant bowl that's closer to home-cooking than restaurant — ready in 45 minutes.

Total time
50 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
28g
Thai Pork Rib Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pork ribs and boil 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.

  2. Step 2

    Pour broth into a large pot over medium-high heat. Add blanched ribs, lemongrass, and galangal. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low.

  3. Step 3

    Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until ribs are tender and meat pulls from bone easily.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in fish sauce. Taste and adjust salt or fish sauce as needed.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle soup into bowls. Scatter cilantro over top and squeeze lime juice into each bowl.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5-quart)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • ladle
  • wooden spoon

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