Four Spirits Nourishing Soup

After a long holiday filled with eating out, travelling and being constantly on the go, sometimes all we need when we get home is a simple, nourishing bowl of soup. 🥣

This Four Spirits Nourishing Soup (四神养胃汤) is one of those comforting soups that feels like a little reset after a busy trip. Made with pork ribs and a traditional Four Spirits soup pack, it’s simple to prepare, comforting to drink and perfect with a bowl of rice.

In TCM, the ingredients in 四神汤 are traditionally used to support the spleen and digestion, making this a popular nourishing soup for the family.

Nothing complicated — just simmer everything together for 45–60 minutes, season with a little salt and dinner is ready.

Here’s how I do it!

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Four Spirits Nourishing Soup Pack

500g Pork Ribs with bone (or chicken)

Salt, to taste

Method

1. Blanch the Pork Ribs

• Rinse the pork ribs thoroughly.

• Place them in a pot of water and blanch for about 10 minutes.

• Drain, then wash and rinse the ribs thoroughly to remove any impurities.

2. Prepare the Soup Pack

• Rinse the herbs from the Four Spirits Nourishing Soup Pack.

• Place them into a soup pot and add the recommended amount of water according to the packaging instructions.

3. Add the Pork

• Add the rinsed and blanched pork ribs to the soup pot.

4. Simmer Until Nourishing

• Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, allowing the flavours from the herbs and pork to infuse into the broth.

5. Season & Serve

• Season with salt to taste.

• Serve hot with a bowl of rice for a simple and comforting meal.