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Recipes with Figs

Soups

Five-Color Vegetable Soup

Traditionally supports clear skin and a lighter, less greasy feeling

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Polygonatum, Goji and Apple Soup

Traditionally replenishes qi, moistens, and harmonizes

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

Soups

Burdock Snow-Fungus Fig Pork-Bone Soup (niu bang xue er wu hua guo xi shi gu tang)

Traditionally clears heat and soothes the throat and lungs

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle, Mai Dong and Fig Tea

Traditionally soothes the throat and is associated with easing chronic throat dryness

⏱ 20 min 1–2 cups

Soups

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

Soups

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

Congee & Porridge

Pine Nut and Fig Congee

Traditionally used to replenish, moisten the lungs and ease the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 serving

Soups

Yacon, Fig and Apricot Kernel Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten the lungs and ease the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 servings

Soups

Red Bean, Hyacinth Bean and Old Cucumber Soup

Traditionally used to clear summer heat and damp and support clearer skin

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Fritillaria, Glehnia and Dried Scallop Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs, transform phlegm and ease cough

⏱ 2 hr 30 min about 3 bowls

Soups

Papaya, Snow Fungus and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness and support the skin

⏱ 1 hr 20 min about 4 bowls

Soups

Burdock, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Snow Fungus Soup

Traditionally a gentle, immune-supporting family soup

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 1 pot (4 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Glehnia, Ophiopogon and Fig Tea

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support oral comfort

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls

Soups

Morinda, Euryale, Achyranthes and Pork Bone Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support lower-back strength, and ease joint stiffness

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Black Wood Ear, Apple and King Oyster Mushroom Soup

traditionally used to clear toxins, promote digestion, and support gentle postpartum body restoration without being too cold

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3 bowls

Soups

Phyllanthus, Black Fungus and Burdock Root Soup (You Gan Zi Mu Er Niu Bang Tang)

traditionally used to support blood sugar balance, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls / 1 pot (serves 3–4)

Soups

Glehnia Root, Ophiopogon, Snow Fungus, Almond and Pig Lung Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs, moistening dryness, calming chronic cough, and supporting recovery from respiratory illness

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls (suitable for the whole family)

Soups

Snow Ear, Goji Berry, and Fig Sweet Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support eye comfort

⏱ 75 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Two-Ginseng, Solomon's Seal, and Fresh Lily Bulb Soup (Er Can Yu Zhu Xian Bai He Tang)

traditionally associated with boosting qi, generating fluids, and moistening dryness in the throat and lungs

⏱ 80 min 3 bowls

Soups

Soybean Sprout, Snow Fungus and Tofu Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and clear excess heat causing mouth ulcers and sore throat

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls (serves 2 days)

Soups

Palm Fruit, Carrot & Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs and support the clearing of phlegm

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Olive, Green Radish, Fig & Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, soothe throat inflammation, and relieve a dry, sore throat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Watercress, Almond and Fig Pork Lung Soup

traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, easing dry cough, and supporting bowel regularity

⏱ 200 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Green Radish, Water Chestnut, Fig and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, soothing sore throat, and supporting lung and stomach health

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls