20-Min Spicy Pork Rib Soup (Tom Sab Moo)
A fiery Thai-style pork rib broth with fresh lime, chilies, and aromatic herbs. Simmer once, taste once, serve hot — pure weeknight comfort.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 28g
comfortboldthaiporktenderjuicyweeknightsoup
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork ribs (about 1 lb), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cups water
- 4 whole Thai bird chilies (or 2 serrano chilies), sliced
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- ¼ cup fresh mint and cilantro leaves (chopped, mixed)
Instructions
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat, then add pork ribs.
- 2
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 12–15 minutes until pork is tender and broth is clear.
- 3
Add sliced chilies, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir and taste; adjust salt or lime as needed.
- 4
Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh mint and cilantro. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot (4-quart minimum)
- Knife and cutting board
- Ladle
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