Radish, Daikon and Carrot Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes
1.5 lb green radish (also called Chinese or Oriental Radish) 1 lb daikon radish
1 lb carrots
1.5 lb lean pork meat
2 tsp nuts
2 slices of ginger
10 cups of water
Boil a small pot of water to blanch the pork. Cut the meat to 2-inch cubes while the water heats. Blanch, drain and set aside the pork. In a separate large pot, boil 10 cups water. Peel and slice the green radish, daikon, and carrots to 1-inch thick slices. Rinse the almonds and set aside. When the soup water boils, put all ingredients into the pot. Cook covered on high heat for 5 minutes or until the soup water boils.
Reduce the heat to Low and simmer for 2 hours. Sprinkle a pinch of salt to taste and serve.
