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

Ingredients
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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.
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.
Step 3
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until ribs are tender and meat pulls from bone easily.
Step 4
Stir in fish sauce. Taste and adjust salt or fish sauce as needed.
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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