VEGETABLE PORK SOUP WITH LEMON

Vegetable Pork Soup with Lemon image

Provided by J. White Harris

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1-1/2 c chopped onion
4 clove garlic, minced
1 large can crushed tomatoes
2 lemons squezed for juice
4 1/4-inch slices fresh ginger
2 4-inch pieces lemon grass, crushed
6 c water
2 lb boney pork like pork chops, ribs, etc.
3 to 4 c peeled and diced combination or dikon radash and/or rutabaga and/or yams
1/2 handful of snow peas
1 handful of grdeen beans, broken in pieces
1 lb spinach or any green leafy vegetable, chopped
3 fresh whole green hot peppers
1 Tbsp fish sauce or salt to taste

Steps:

1. Saute onion in oil until brown, add garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
2. Add tomatoes, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and lemon grass. Add pork and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until pork is tender. (We like to remove the pork at this point, take the meat from the bones, chop the meat and return the meat to the pot. Throw the bones away.)
3. When tender, add the daikon radish, and/or rutabaga, and/or yams and simmer until fork-tender. Add more water if needed. When almost done, add the snow peas and green beans.
4. Add the green vegetable, hot peppers, and salt or patis to taste. Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot with lemon or lime wedges and soy sauce on the side.