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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
Grandma's Chinese-Style Vegetable Broth
  1. 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. 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.

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.
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.

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