Bamboo Fungus, Shiitake, Loofah and Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo often talks about balance in eating — not just eating one “superfood” obsessively, but keeping variety in the diet. He once heard of someone who drank five-vegetable green juice every single day to try to “alkalise” the body, only to end up with dangerous high-potassium levels that affected heart function. The lesson? Even healthy things need moderation. This gentle summer soup brings together several ingredients that have long been valued in Chinese food therapy for their light, cooling, and nourishing qualities. It makes a great family pot for hot weather.