Day Lily, Goji Berry, Lily Bulb and Dried Conch Soup

Why people make this soup

Modern urban life brings a level of pressure that the body and mind are not always well-equipped to handle. Hong Kong in particular is well known for extremely long working hours, and rates of anxiety among its residents reflect that. Traditional Cantonese food therapy offers a gentle, dietary approach to supporting emotional balance — not as a substitute for professional care, but as a meaningful part of how people tend to their wellbeing day to day.

This soup was developed by Nourilo specifically as a calming recipe for a Singapore television feature on Hong Kong food culture. The four ingredients — day lily, lily bulb, goji berry, and dried conch — are individually well-established in Chinese food therapy for their association with nourishing yin (cooling, moistening energy), settling heart fire, and supporting a calm, grounded mood. Together they make a naturally sweet, pleasant soup that is suitable for anyone who finds themselves prone to worry, restlessness, night sweats, or difficulty sleeping.