I don't know what soup to drink in winter, try these three!
"Why are you staring out in a daze?" Mom came out of the kitchen, looking at my frowning brow.
"I'm wondering what soup is good for winter. I replied. A cold, damp winter breath wafted in through the window and made me shiver.
"Hmph, I'll teach you three soups, which can keep the cold and warm at the same time. Mom laughed, and the spoon in her hand shook slightly, as if it were a magic wand.
From that day on, I followed in my mother's footsteps and learned her unique recipe for winter soup: pork ribs and radish soup, red bean barley soup, and chicken and corn soup. Each of these three soups has its own unique features, which not only nourish the body, but also bring endless warmth.
Pork ribs and radish soup, sweet and nourishing. Radishes help digestion, while pork ribs contain a lot of calcium. My mother told me that the pork ribs should be blanched in boiling water to remove blood and impurities, and then put them in a pot and boiled with water. After that, cut the radish into cubes and cook them together in a pot until the radish is tender and the ribs are separated from the flesh and bone. The sweetness of this soup comes entirely from the ingredients themselves, and you can feel the natural flavor without adding any seasonings.
The red bean barley soup is my favorite, and its sweet aroma is irresistible to me. My mother said that red beans have the effect of diuresis and swelling, and barley can whiten the skin. This soup is made by soaking red beans and barley for a few hours in advance, then putting it in a pot, adding enough water, and simmering over low heat. When the red beans are ripe and the barley is soft and glutinous, add rock sugar and stir well. Take a sip and the sweet taste will reverberate in your mouth for a long time.
Chicken and corn soup is a common item for families. My mother told me that corn contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can enhance the body's immunity, and chicken is rich in high-quality protein, which can nourish the body. The recipe for chicken corn soup is also very simple, first chop the chicken breast into minced meat, then put it in a hot pan and stir-fry, and then add the cut corn kernels to cook together. Finally, add salt to taste, and you are ready to taste.
Every time I taste these soups, I am attracted by the rich aroma and feel the warmth of home. Moreover, as I deepened my study, I found that these three soups are not only nourishing the body, they are also the transmission of love and a warmth in winter.
When I followed my mother's instructions to cook delicious soups again and again, I understood what true happiness is. That is, in the cold of winter, there is a bowl of hot soup waiting for you, and there is someone who is willing to cook soup for you and drive away the cold for you.
"Thank you, Mom. I said, "You showed me what winter warmth is." ”
Mom smiled, "You can also make such warmth for others, as long as you want." ”
So, I started making soup for my friends, for the people I loved, and even for strangers who needed warmth in the winter. This is my understanding of winter soup, and it is also the warmth that I would like to share with everyone.