Bamboo Fungus, Wood Ear & Fish Maw Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather warms up, many women start worrying about their figure — summer clothes are thin, and a bit of extra weight shows fast. So summer is a good time for soups traditionally associated with a slimmer figure. Bamboo fungus is the gem here: nourishing, traditionally said to help with belly-wall fat, and a natural flavour-booster that makes the whole pot taste richer. Paired with shiitake, wood ear, poria, beans and a little thin fish maw, it makes a wholesome, beauty-friendly everyday soup.