Soups
Morel, Agaricus blazei, Goji and Pork Rib Soup
Traditionally used to support immunity and slow the signs of aging
Why people make this soup
Bro Niu does not use morels often — they are pricey, and there are plenty of other mushrooms for soup. But while buying Agaricus he picked up some morels too, the biggest grade; the shopkeeper opened the jar to let him smell them, and the fragrance was rich indeed. Morels carry vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, calcium and zinc, traditionally associated with supporting immunity and slowing the aging of cells — a comforting pot to nourish over time.
Who it suits / who should be cautious
- Those managing blood sugar, older adults, and anyone wanting gentle support for immunity and gut health.
- Use caution if you have a mushroom allergy.
Why these ingredients (the food-therapy logic)
- Morel (yang du jun): carries vitamin D, calcium and zinc, traditionally associated with supporting immunity and slowing cellular aging.
- Agaricus blazei (ji song rong): traditionally associated with antioxidant support, immunity and tonifying deficiency.
- Carrot (hong luo bo) and goji (gou qi zi): traditionally nourish the liver and benefit the eyes, and add natural antioxidants.
Ingredients (4–5 bowls)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Morel (yang du jun) | 3–4 | Rinse clean |
| Agaricus blazei (ji song rong) | 5–6 | Rinse clean |
| Goji (gou qi zi) | ~11 g | Rinse |
| Carrot (hong luo bo) | 1 | Peel, cut into chunks |
| Pork ribs (pai gu) | ~300 g | Blanch |
Method
- Rinse the morels, Agaricus and goji clean; peel and chunk the carrot; blanch the pork ribs.
- Combine everything with 8 bowls of water and simmer about 1.5 hours down to 4–5 bowls.
Bro Niu’s tips
This soup is fragrant and tasty, traditionally said to support gut health, and good for young and old — especially helpful for those managing blood sugar, older adults, and anyone with lower immunity. But take care if you have a mushroom allergy.
Community questions answered (selected)
- Q (Susanna): My husband recently developed gastritis — what should he watch for? Bro Niu: Those with gastritis should eat on a regular schedule and never over- or under-eat. Green papaya traditionally protects the stomach lining and is good for soup, and monkey-head mushroom is also helpful for stomach troubles. If it is caused by H. pylori, dandelion tea is traditionally said to help; you can boil it as a tea substitute.
Published November 30, 2025 · Adapted and translated for Nourilo from a traditional home-kitchen recipe. Approx. 2 min read.
