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Soups

Xin Yi and Cang Er Soup

Xin Yi and Cang Er Soup

Traditionally clears the nasal passages and eases sniffles

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (1 adult day's serving)

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

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 4–5 bowls

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally resolves phlegm, eases a cough and harmonises the stomach

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

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

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 3–4 bowls

American Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Dried Conch Soup

American Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and moistens dryness, eases a bitter, dry mouth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Traditionally tonifies qi and blood, supports those with low blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

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

⏱ 3 hr 30 min about 4 bowls

Hairy Gourd, Cowpea, Peanut, and Dried Octopus Soup

Hairy Gourd, Cowpea, Peanut, and Dried Octopus Soup

Traditionally taken to support fluid balance in pregnancy and nourish after birth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min about 4 bowls (family-sized)

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease chest fullness

⏱ 30 min 3 to 4 servings

Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

Traditionally taken to support the spleen and stomach and healthy blood sugar

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and settle loose stools

⏱ 50 min about 3 bowls

Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup

Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, promote urination and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 25 min 3–4 bowls

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten dryness and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a weak, underweight child

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat and soothe the throat

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support the lungs and kidneys and ease a weak, lingering cough

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup

Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup

Traditionally used to gently warm and ease the chills of an early wind-cold cold

⏱ 35 min 2 small bowls

Ginseng, Walnut and Partridge Soup

Ginseng, Walnut and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to warm and support the lungs and kidney and ease wheezy breathing

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 2–3 servings

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, boost qi and nourish the blood

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Apple and Mixed-Vegetable Soup

Apple and Mixed-Vegetable Soup

Traditionally used to balance the body and support uric-acid clearance

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Ginger and Garlic Soup

Ginger and Garlic Soup

Traditionally used to dispel cold and warm the stomach during flu season

⏱ 20 min 1–2 servings

Loofah, Rosebud and Poria Soup

Loofah, Rosebud and Poria Soup

Traditionally used to support clearer skin and ease blotchy pigmentation

⏱ 45 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Dragon-Tongue Leaf and Shihuangpi Soup

Dragon-Tongue Leaf and Shihuangpi Soup

Traditionally used to clear phlegm and calm a cough

⏱ 45 min 4 bowls

Gang Mei Root & Lean Pork Soup

Gang Mei Root & Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and soothe the throat

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls