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Cooling Soups for Hot Weather

Soups

Yam, Lotus Seed, Barley and Red Bean Soup

traditionally used to support spleen function and help clear internal dampness

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 4–5 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Purslane, Mung Bean and Barley Soup

traditionally used to clear heat and support the body during and after shingles (herpes zoster)

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Chayote, Yam and Fresh Clam Meat Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, support fluid balance, and nourish the eyes

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Smilax Root, Kudzu and Green Mint Soup

traditionally used to dispel wind-heat, clear dampness, and support the body's response to skin-related heat toxins

⏱ 140 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Plantain Herb, Coix Seed and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, support urination, ease eye discomfort, and reduce dampness

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Hairy Gourd, Shiitake Mushroom, and Hyacinth Bean Soup

traditionally used to ease summer heat and support digestive comfort

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls (3–4 servings)

Soups

Glehnia, Solomon's Seal and Fresh Conch Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness and support recovery from heat-related fatigue

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chrysanthemum, Cassia Seed and Lotus Leaf Tea

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, supporting healthy blood pressure, and calming the liver

⏱ 15 min 1 pot / 2–3 cups

Soups

Fresh Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Red Bean and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to clear summer heat, reduce dampness, relieve fatigue, and support healthy fluid balance

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Fresh Chinese Yam and Hyacinth Bean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the digestive system, reduce dampness, and support overall constitution and energy

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Gynura bicolor Tea (Purple-Backed Velvet Plant Tea)

Traditionally used to clear summer heat, relieve thirst, and support women with menstrual pain or irregular bleeding

⏱ 20 min 2–3 cups

Soups

Winter Melon, Lotus Leaf and Duck Soup with Three Beans

Traditionally used to clear summer heat, reduce dampness, relieve fatigue, and prevent heat-related illness

⏱ 2 hr 3 min 5–6 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Luo Han Guo, Lotus Plumule and Mint Leaf Tea

traditionally used to support cooling of internal heat and comfort oral tissues

⏱ 12 min about 2 cups

Soups

Green Olive, Green Radish, Water Chestnut & Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, soothe sore throat, detoxify, and support bone development in children

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls / whole family

Soups

Fresh Yam, Dendrobium, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish the stomach, support clear vision, and ease deficiency heat and dry eyes

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Hairy Gourd, Loach Fish and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to support liver health, clear dampness, and aid childhood development

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Conch, Pearl Oyster Meat, Yam and Cordyceps Flower Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, support liver and kidney recovery, and ease post-operative dryness and night urination

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Poria Cocos, Job's Tears, and Fresh Ginger Tea

Traditionally associated with clearing bad breath, relieving bloating, and draining excess dampness

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle, Jasmine, and Chrysanthemum Tea

Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, supporting healthy skin, and easing throat discomfort

⏱ 8 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Dragon Tongue Leaf, Apple, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear lung heat, soothe dry or post-illness cough, and moisten the respiratory tract

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Watercress, Carrot, Fig and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

traditionally supports clearing lung heat and relieving dryness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Watercress, Dried Duck Gizzard and Carrot Soup

traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat, relieve dryness, and soothe a sore throat after rich or fried foods

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Kudzu Root, Adzuki Bean, Coix Seed and Dace Fish Soup

traditionally used to clear heat and dampness, supporting acne-prone and congested skin

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Reed Root, Barley, Poria & Pear Water

traditionally used to clear heat, calm restlessness, and support urinary health

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls