Ingredients for Chinese Sweet Red Bean Soup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 cup red beans (or mung beans/white beans)
- Lotus Seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pearl Tapioca
- Rice Balls
- 6 cups water
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How to Make Chinese Sweet Red Bean Soup
- Rinse 1 cup of red beans (or mung beans/white beans) thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large pot, combine the rinsed beans with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90-120 minutes, or until the beans are very tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add 1/2 cup of lotus seeds and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (or to taste). Continue to simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, or until the soup slightly thickens and the lotus seeds are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Serve hot for a comforting winter treat, or allow to cool completely and serve chilled over ice for a refreshing summer dessert. For a Lotus Seed Sweet Soup, omit the beans entirely and increase the lotus seeds to 1 cup, adjust sugar as needed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
0g
Carbs
4g
