Papa's island pig feet soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsPig's feet, cut into 2-inch
Pieces
8cupsChicken stock
2Onions, quartered
2Celery stalks, cut into
2Inch long pieces
1tablespoonChopped garlic
8Star anise
¾cupRaw peanuts
1cupSliced shiitake mushrooms
1cupChopped mustard cabbage
teaspoonPeeled, minced fresh ginger
Salt and pepper

Directions

In a large sauce pan, combine the pig's feet, chicken stock, onions, celery, garlic, and star anise. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid up to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, covered and cook for 1½ hours, skimming the surface occasionally. Add the peanuts, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the star anise from the soup. Stir in the mushrooms, cabbage, and ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes. Ladle the soup into a bowl and serve.

Yield: 6 servings

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