Black-Eyed Pea, Corn, Dried Scallop & Old Cucumber Soup

Why people make this soup

As the weather warms, melons and gourds make ideal soup ingredients. Nourilo picked up an old cucumber — and a tip: when he makes old-cucumber soup, he scrapes out the pulp and juice and saves it to soak his hands and dab on his face, finding it cooling and refreshing, so nothing goes to waste. This soup is traditionally used to support the spleen and help drain dampness, and is a gentle everyday choice for those who often eat rich, fatty food and want to give the gut a rest.