1 Why soybeans are added to bitter melon soup 1. Enhance the heat-clearing effect
Bitter melon soup is cold in nature and bitter in taste. It has the effects of clearing away heat, diuresis and improving eyesight, while soybeans are neutral in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Adding soybeans to bitter melon soup can enhance its heat-clearing effect. 2. Increase nutrition
Soybeans are rich in plant protein, isoflavones, oligosaccharides, saponins, phospholipids, nucleic acids, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, and folic acid. Wait, adding soybeans to bitter melon soup can increase the nutrition of bitter melon soup, and after consumption, it can enhance immunity and reduce blood lipids. 3. Improve the taste
The simple taste of bitter melon soup is relatively light. Adding soybeans to cook together can make the soup richer, and the taste of soybeans is sweet, which can also improve the taste of bitter melon soup. 2 Is it possible to make bitter melon soup without adding soybeans?
Yes.
If you don’t have soybeans at home, you don’t have to buy soybeans to add them when making bitter melon soup. You can make it at your own convenience. After all, simple bitter melon soup also has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving heat, clearing the liver and improving eyesight, clearing the heart and diuresis.
And even if you don’t add soybeans, you can also add eggs, tofu, ribs and other ingredients to the bitter melon soup to eat together. The nutrition and taste are also very good. 3 How to make soybean, bitter melon and pork ribs soup
Ingredients: 400 grams of pork ribs, 1 bitter melon, 1 carrot, 50 grams of soybeans, appropriate amount of ginger and salt.
Steps:
1. Cut the ribs into small pieces, put them in a pot under cold water, and after the water boils, remove the blood foam and take them out for later use.
2. Remove the flesh from the bitter melon and cut it into cubes, peel the carrots and cut them into cubes, and peel and flatten the ginger.
3. Soak the soybeans for 3 hours in advance to shorten the cooking time.
4. Take a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Add the ribs, soybeans, carrots and ginger. After boiling, turn to medium-low heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the bitter melon and continue to simmer for 15 minutes until the bitter melon changes color. Just make it soft and rotten. 4 Taboos of Soybean, Bitter Melon and Pork Ribs Soup 1. People with weak spleen and stomach, loose stools and diarrhea should not eat it
Soybean, Bitter Melon and Pork Ribs Soup is cold in nature. After eating it, it will increase the coldness in the body and increase intestinal inflammation. Depending on the smoothness of the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms may be aggravated by people with spleen and stomach deficiency, loose stools and diarrhea. 2. Patients with gout should not eat it
Soybeans are high-purine foods, and the purine content in ribs is not low. Patients with gout should control their intake of high-purine foods. Eating soybean, bitter melon and ribs soup may cause symptoms in the body. Elevated blood uric acid can induce gout and cause symptoms of joint redness, swelling, and pain.