Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

Why people make this soup

Corn is traditionally valued to nourish kidney energy, support the spleen and stomach, clear empty heat and support healthy blood sugar, which makes it a fine food-therapy ingredient for those minding their sugar. People watching their blood sugar often have a weak spleen and stomach — eating little, feeling bloated after meals, short of breath, tired and listless. Simmering corn with Chinese yam and astragalus, taken regularly, is traditionally said to help ease those symptoms.

Method

1. Husk the corn and cut into sections; soak and rinse the Chinese yam and astragalus.
2. Put all the ingredients into a pot with 1.5 L of water.
3. Simmer down to about 600 ml.
4. Serve, drinking the soup and eating the ingredients.

Nourilo’s Tips

If you want to make this as an everyday family soup, double the quantities and add lean pork to simmer along. This soup is especially good for those with a weak spleen and stomach, and children can drink it too.