Base for homemade green bean soup

Base for homemade green bean soup recipe videos

This is a foundational, savory base for a light, clear green bean soup, common in Chinese home cooking. It typically starts with simmering pork bones or lean pork with aromatics like ginger and scallions, creating a flavorful broth before the green beans are added. The dish is a staple in many Chinese households, valued for its simplicity and refreshing taste.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The soup base is generally low in fat and moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the green beans. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and essential minerals like potassium and manganese, with a typical serving containing around 100-150 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	350 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Vitamin K	25 µg
Iron	1.2 mg
Vitamin A	30 µg
Magnesium	35 mg
Folate	40 µg

Per 1 bowl (about 300 g, including broth and beans) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This soup base embodies the Chinese culinary principle of 'clear soup' (清汤), which emphasizes a clean, pure flavor to cleanse the palate and aid digestion. Nutritionally, it's a light yet nutrient-dense way to incorporate vegetables into a meal without heavy sauces.