Glehnia Root, Solomon's Seal, Abalone and Silkie Chicken Soup

Why people make this soup

Most people experience some worry and tension — that is a natural part of life. But when restlessness, disturbed sleep, dry mouth, and a feeling of heat in the palms and chest seem to linger without obvious cause, Chinese food therapy points to a pattern known as “yin deficiency with rising fire.” This soup was designed for exactly that situation. Glehnia root and Solomon’s seal are two of the most trusted yin-nourishing herbs in Cantonese kitchens; together with abalone, which is associated with calming and nourishing the liver in traditional use, and silkie chicken, the result is a clear, delicate soup that is both genuinely delicious and deeply soothing.