How to Make Red Bean Soup

Red bean soup is a popular dessert in Vietnam. It is made with red beans, water, sugar, and sometimes other ingredients such as ginger, cinnamon, or pandan leaves. Red bean soup is a sweet and refreshing dessert that is perfect for a hot day.

Ingredients:

1 cup red beans, soaked overnight

6 cups water

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1/4 teaspoon pandan leaves (optional)

Instructions:

Drain the red beans and rinse them in cold water.

Place the red beans in a large pot with the water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and pandan leaves (if using).

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the red beans are soft and the soup has thickened.

Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Serve the soup warm or cold.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, you can use coconut milk instead of water.

You can also add other ingredients to the soup, such as lotus seeds, mung beans, or taro.

Red bean soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.