Lotus root contains a large amount of starch, vitamins and minerals. It is nutritious and refreshing, making it the best vegetable for eliminating congestion and promoting new growth. It can strengthen the spleen and stomach, moisturize and nourish the yin, promote blood circulation and dissolve stasis, and clear heat and promote lactation. Eating lotus root after childbirth can help to remove accumulated blood stasis in the abdomen, improve appetite, aid digestion, and promote milk secretion, which is beneficial for breastfeeding newborns. Lotus root and pork bone soup is also a good blood and calcium supplement that is not too hot. Let's take a look at the process of making lotus root and pork bone soup together!
[Ingredients for Lotus Root and Pork Bone Soup]
500g fresh lotus root, 2 pork leg bones with meat, a pinch of salt
[Steps for Making Lotus Root and Pork Bone Soup]
1. Wash and cut the lotus root into diced pieces. Wash the bones and set aside.
2. Boil a pot of water first, add the large bones and blanch for a few minutes to remove the blood.
3. Remove the bones from the pot.
4. Rinse the bones with cold water and set aside.
5. Put all the cleaned and prepared ingredients and water into an electric pressure cooker. Add a few drops of white vinegar.
6. Start the soup cooking function. Add a pinch of salt after the soup is cooked.
