Chinese Pear and Pork Rib Soup

Chinese Pear and Pork Rib Soup recipe videos

Chinese Pear and Pork Rib Soup is a traditional Cantonese home-style soup, also known as 'Lai Wong Guat Tong'. It features tender pork ribs simmered with crisp Asian pears, often with ingredients like dried figs or honey dates, creating a light, sweet, and savory broth that is both comforting and nourishing.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is a balanced dish, providing high-quality protein from the pork ribs and healthy fats, while being low in carbohydrates. It is a good source of minerals like iron and zinc, and the pear adds dietary fiber and vitamin C. A typical bowl contains roughly 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	12.5 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Zinc	2.0 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Vitamin K	8 µg

Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this soup is prized in Chinese food therapy for its believed ability to moisten the lungs and soothe the throat, especially during dry seasons. Nutritionally, the unique combination of fruit and meat creates a naturally sweet broth without added sugar, highlighting a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.