lou5 fo2 leng3 tong1老火靚湯老火靓汤
Jyutpinglou5 fo2 leng3 tong1
Yalelóuh fó leng tōng
Definition
Slow-simmered soup; a nutritious, Cantonese-style soup boiled over low heat for several hours.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to soups that have been boiled for several hours to extract the essence of the ingredients. It carries a strong connotation of home cooking and maternal care, as it is time consuming to prepare. The term implies high quality and nutritional value, often featuring a combination of meat and Chinese medicinal herbs.
Measure word
bou1煲bōuExamples
Let's go home and have some slow-simmered soup tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
to make slow-simmered soup
to drink slow-simmered soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with quick soups or instant broths, as the term strictly implies a long, slow cooking process. Using it for a simple, fast soup will sound inaccurate to native speakers.
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