Chestnut, Carrot, Corn, and Pork Shin Soup
Ingredients (Serve 4):
| Chestnuts | 6 (approx.100g) |
| Carrot | 200g |
| Corn cobs | 2 (approx. 545g) |
| Pork shin | 320g |
| Water | as appropriate |
| Salt | 2g |
Cooking Method:
| 1. | Shell and skin the chestnuts. |
| 2. | Peel and rinse the carrot. Skin and rinse the corn cobs. |
| 3. | Trim the fat off the pork, rinse and blanch. |
| 4. | Boil the water and add in all the Ingredients. Bring to boil and turn to a low heat to simmer for about 2 hours. Season to taste with salt. |
Per serving:
| Energy(kcal) | 285 |
| Carbohydrate(g) | 32 |
| Protein(g) | 22.5 |
| Fat(g) | 7.6 |
| Sugar(g) | 10.5 |
| Sodium(mg) | 291 |
The energy and nutrient content is estimated according to the information compiled by the Centre for Food Safety under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, and the Nutrient Data Laboratory under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Values are for reference only.
Nutrition / Preparation Tips:
This soup is rich in fibre and vitamin A. It is colourful and appetizing, and is suitable for people of all ages.
Chestnuts, carrots and corn are starchy foods. Appropriate intake of soup Ingredients can increase the energy intake.
If chestnuts are not in season, use water chestnuts instead.
Chestnuts, carrots and corn are starchy foods. Appropriate intake of soup Ingredients can increase the energy intake.
If chestnuts are not in season, use water chestnuts instead.
Source: Elderly Health Service, Department of Health – Healthy Recipes Cookbook
