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Everyday Family Soups

Soups

Dayflower and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and promote urination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 cups (one day's serving)

Soups

Salted Lemon, Winter Melon, Cowpea and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to whet the appetite and ease fluid retention

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

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Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang)

Traditionally tonifies qi, supports spleen and kidney

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

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Cordyceps-Flower Yam Goji Fox-Nut Teal-Duck Soup (chong cao hua huai qi qian shi shui ya tang)

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and the five organs

⏱ 3 hr 20 min about 4 bowls

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Lily Bulb Polygonatum Dried-Conch Soup (bai he yu zhu xiang luo gan tang)

Traditionally nourishes yin and calms the mind

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

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Dampness-Clearing Winter Melon Soup (qu shi dong gua tang)

Traditionally clears summer-heat and drains dampness

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

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Carrot, Tomato and Red Bigeye Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a poor appetite

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

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Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and support a tired body

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

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Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and ease a weak, achy lower back

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5 bowls

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Apple, Vegetable and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the blood, support the complexion and the heart

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

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Green Papaya, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Bean-Curd Stick Soup

Traditionally supports milk supply and nourishment after childbirth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3 bowls (whole family)

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Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Job's Tears Soup

Traditionally clears summer heat and supports healthy fluid balance

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

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Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin, supports the stomach and clears heat

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 servings

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Chinese Yam, Goji, Snow Fungus and Sea Cucumber Soup

Traditionally nourishes the body, supports radiant skin and healthy aging

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 4–5 servings

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Fresh Chinese Yam, Baby Abalone, and Fish Maw Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting skin radiance, kidney nourishment, and healthy aging

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

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Cordyceps Flower, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Partridge Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and is associated with moistening the lungs in dry seasons

⏱ 2 hr 15 min about 4 bowls

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Gastrodia, Polygonatum and Walnut Soup

traditionally associated with calming liver wind, nourishing blood, and supporting relief from migraines and dizziness

⏱ 75 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

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Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup

Traditionally moistens the lungs and nourishes against autumn dryness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (about 4 servings)

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Night-Blooming Cereus, Carrot and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs and ease autumn dryness

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

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Chestnut, Peanut, Kidney Bean and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support bone strength

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

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Dried Persimmon, Goji and Walnut Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support darker, healthier hair

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 bowls

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Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed and Codonopsis Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and rebuild strength after illness or surgery

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

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Tea-Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe), Black Bean and Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and ease water retention

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

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Shiitake, Snow Fungus and Soybean Soup (Dong Gu Xue Er Huang Dou Tang)

Traditionally associated with immune support and nourishing the body — used as a general wellness soup and as a dietary support for those managing illness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls