Soup Name: Black Bean Cuttlefish Soup

Introduction:

This recipe creates a simple, healthy and delicious soup that is quick and easy to make.   The black beans are nutrituous and filling and the pork bones and cuttlefish provide a delicious broth base.   Due to the simple ingredients used, this soup is suitable for children.

1 pound fresh pork bones
1 cup of black beans
1 dried cuttlefish
10 red dates
2 - 3 L of water

How do I prepare it?

Blanch the pork bones in a separate pot of water
Wash and soak the cuttlefish and red dates
Boil your soup water
Once the water is boiling, put all ingredients into the soup
Boil on high heat for 30 minutes
Reduce heat and simmer for another 1 or 2 hours (it is best eaten when the pork meat is tender and falling off the bones)
Serve and enjoy!

 Any benefits?

• Ideal for children and toddlers  (my daughter loves eating the black beans)
• It is nutritious and simple to make.  If you eat the black beans, it can be very filling and high in fiber.

Any precautions?

• People who are allergic to shellfish may be allergic to cuttlefish