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Green Radish, Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Fig Pork Soup

Traditionally used to moisten dryness and soothe the throat in autumn and winter

In short: Green Radish, Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Fig Pork Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to moisten dryness and soothe the throat in autumn and winter. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cooling & summer heat, sleep & calm. Total time about 1 hr 45 min. Key ingredients: green radish, water chestnut, figs, lean pork.

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Total
1 hr 45 min
Makes
1.2–1.5 L
Green Radish, Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Fig Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

If you cook at home, Nourilo suggests reaching for green radish often — it traditionally clears heat, soothes the liver and eases a dry mouth, and besides vitamin C it carries vitamin A and an enzyme associated with reducing nitrites. Pair it with Chinese olive (which moistens the throat), water chestnut (which generates fluids and clears heat) and fig (which supports digestion), and you have a comforting moistening soup for the dry days of autumn and winter.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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