Easy ABC Soup (Instant Pot/Stovetop)
Carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, corn and onions simmered in a delicious clear broth soup. This easy Chinese ABC soup recipe is comforting and nourishing - made with simple ingredients on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb pork shoulder (diced into 2-inch cubes (or use whole bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks))
- 2 medium tomatoes (quartered into wedges)
- 1 large carrot (sliced into 1-inch-thick pieces)
- 2 corn on the cob (chopped into 2-inch-thick pieces)
- 1 onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 medium Yellow potatoes (or yukon gold / white potatoes - quartered)
- 10 cups water (cold or room temp)
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tsp salt (or add to taste)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped, optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot filled halfway with water to boil on medium-high heat. Add chopped pork and boil for 3-5 minutes until the scum surfaces.
- 2
Discard the cloudy water, rinse the meat and pot to remove impurities. Add the meat back to the pot.
- 3
Add carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, corn, onions, and water to the pot.
- 4
If cooking on the stovetop: Cover and bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Then reduce to low-medium heat simmering for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, occasionally skimming off any scum from the surface.If using a Pressure Cooker: seal the lid and valve and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 20-30 minutes if you have time or do a quick release.
- 5
Skim the soup to remove any oil or scum that surfaces. Season with chicken bouillon powder and salt to taste.
- 6
Serve and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!