Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth
Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth is light yet rich, with a clean pork-bone base that carries the gentle sweetness of carrot, onion, and potato. Hints of tomato add brightness while the long simmer yields a comforting, homestyle depth. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or as a soothing starter on a cool evening.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pork neck bones in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and use a slotted spoon to skim off any scum from the surface. Drain.
- 2
Return the bones to the pot. Add 10 cups water, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, and carrot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the soup until the flavors come together, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Season with sugar and salt.
- Calories 184.26 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 12.42 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 16.97 g 6%
- Total Fat 8.07 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.91 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 132.1 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 6.92 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 13.8 g --
- Added Sugars 12.42 g High 25%
- Calcium 21.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 81.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.21 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Grandma's Chinese Style Vegetable Broth is a Chinese soup recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cocktail Tomatoes, Onion, and Peeled Whole Potatoes. Each serving provides about 184.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cocktail Tomatoes, Onion, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Pork Neck Bones. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 184.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth healthy?
- Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 184.26 calories and 12.42 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 132.1 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.42 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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