Deep-boil Soup

[CNLink]

Whoever has visited Hong Kong or Guangdong must have been impressed by the Cantonese deep-boil soup. In the next few days I will post some recipes of these wholesome, nutritious and healthy treats.

Any particular soup you want included?

[Ben Hong]

not if it includes cinnamon and sugar.

[Dejah]

What is deep-boil soup? It's a translation I don't understand... Do you mean soup simmered for hours? Soup in ceramic containers inside a large pot? I need Uncle Ben to provide the Chinese pronunciation.

[Ben Hong]

Ain't nevah heard of the term.

[Ce'nedra]

not if it includes cinnamon and sugar.

And what's wrong with that?

[Doodad]

Oh good, I thought I was the only one confused.

[Ben Hong]

not if it includes cinnamon and sugar.

And what's wrong with that?

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with it, I was just stating MY preference. If you desire to throw in bay leaves, or thyme, or even a smooth stone or two, then have at it and fill your boots.

[Dejah]

CNLink: I'm looking forward to details on the deep-boiled soups.

Perhaps it's something that would be suitable for my elderly Mom...

[sunflower]

What is deep boiled soup?

I am Cantonese. I probably know what CNLink meant by 'deep boiled soup'. Think he is referring to 老火湯 (lo for tong). 老火湯 is a term used by Cantonese for nutritious soup that takes hours to simmer, steam or using a slow cooker. Some soup can take up to 10 - 12 hours. Usually the soup will contain meat/fish with Chinese herbs.

[Dejah]

Ahhhh. Thanks, Sunflower. Now I know what "deep-boiled" soup is - one of the techniques my Mom taught me.