House Special Pig Trotters Soup Recipe

Preparing the Soup Base

1. 1

   Clean the Pig Trotters

   Rinse the pig trotters thoroughly under cold water to remove any impurities. If necessary, soak in water for 30 minutes to help with cleaning.

2. 2

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Peel and quarter the onion, crush the garlic cloves, and slice the ginger into thin pieces. Chop the carrots and celery into large chunks.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients in a Pot

   In a large soup pot, combine the cleaned pig trotters, water, onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, celery, bay leaves, salt, and black peppercorns.

4. 4

   Bring to a Boil

   Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low.

5. 5

   Simmer the Soup

   Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, until the trotters are tender and the flavors meld together. Check occasionally and add more water if necessary.

6. 6

   Strain the Soup

   Once the trotters are tender, strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve into another pot, discarding the vegetables and bay leaves. You may wish to cut the meat from the trotters and add it back into the soup.

7. 7

   Serve Hot

   Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your warm and hearty house special pig trotters soup.