Soups for Growing Children — Page 4 of 16

Soups

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidney and strengthen tendons and bones

3 hr 30 min

Congee & Porridge

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

55 min

Soups

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally resolves phlegm, eases a cough and harmonises the stomach

30 min

Soups

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat from the digestive tract; nourishing for the whole family

1 hr 20 min

Soups

Job's-Tears, Red-Bean and Mung-Bean Soup with Licorice

Traditionally clears heat and drains damp

1 hr 40 min

Soups

Chuan Bei, Lingzhi, Cordyceps and Gecko Soup

Traditionally warms the kidney, supports the lungs and eases cough and wheeze

3 hr 15 min

Soups

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and kidneys and gently rebuilds qi and essence

2 hr 20 min

Congee & Porridge

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Traditionally nourishes the liver and kidneys and supports essence and blood

60 min

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and eases food stagnation in children

80 min

Congee & Porridge

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Traditionally strengthens digestion and supports gentle drainage

2 hr 15 min

Soups

Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat and supports the gallbladder

40 min

Soups

Apple, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally strengthens digestion and moistens the lungs

2 hr 15 min

Soups

Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, kidneys, sinews and bones

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Codonopsis, Tsaoko and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally warms the middle and strengthens the stomach

1 hr 15 min

Soups

Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to support a weak spleen and gentle nourishment in children

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Beetroot and Red Kidney Bean Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and a healthy complexion

2 hr 15 min

Soups

Double-Boiled Fish Maw, Conch and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and gently support the kidneys

3 hr 30 min

Congee & Porridge

Carrot and Maltose Congee

Traditionally used to ease a wind-heat cough and transform phlegm

55 min

Soups

Astragalus, Scallion and Douchi Soup

Traditionally used to support a child's defenses against wind-cold colds

35 min

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the lungs and support a delicate child's resilience

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Pheasant, Abalone and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys for those managing blood sugar

2 hr 20 min

Soups

Niu Da Li, Kuan Jin Teng and Pork-Tailbone Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidneys and strengthen sinews and bones

2 hr 15 min

Soups

Walnut, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and kidneys and soothes cough and wheeze

2 hr 15 min