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Recipes with Chinese yam

Soups

Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

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

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to support kidney yin and yang and help manage blood sugar

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 pot (a 7-day course)

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 1 pot (4–6 bowls)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Yu Zhu, Shi Hu and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen, nourishes yin and is associated with steadier blood sugar

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4 bowls)

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and eases food stagnation in children

⏱ 80 min 1 pot (4–5 bowls)

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam and Fox-Nut (Qian Shi) Congee

Traditionally supports the spleen and helps steady excess discharge

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and lungs and eases a lingering cough

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, kidneys, sinews and bones

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup

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

⏱ 2 hr 20 min About 2.5 bowls (one day's serving)

Soups

Codonopsis, Chinese Yam and Chestnut Pork-Rib Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen, qi and blood and ease tiredness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Yam and Goji Double-Boiled Teal Duck Soup

Traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support recovery

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji, Snow Fungus and Sea Cucumber Soup (Huai-Qi Sea Cucumber Soup)

Traditionally used to nourish and support the body during recovery

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (2–3 servings)

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 4 bowls (1 pot)

Soups

Snakehead Fish Soup with Chinese Yam, Goji and Red Dates

Traditionally supports the spleen and stomach during recovery

⏱ 2 hr 20 min About 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji & Fresh Abalone Chicken Soup

Traditionally nourishes, brightens the eyes and supports healthy blood sugar

⏱ 3 hr 20 min About 3 bowls

Soups

Eight-Treasure Winter Melon and Dried Scallop Soup

Traditionally used to cool summer heat and support the spleen and digestion

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Five-Finger Fig Root, Chinese Yam and Free-Range Chicken Soup

A gentle, qi-boosting soup traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and energy

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Five-Color Vegetable Soup

Traditionally supports clear skin and a lighter, less greasy feeling

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji and Dried Scallop Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and support the complexion

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to boost qi and nourish the kidneys

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 pot (congee)

Soups

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

Traditionally tonifies qi, supports spleen and kidney

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Soups

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

Soups

Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to support a child's spleen and appetite

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

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