Burdock, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Snow Fungus Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo points out that careless eating — too much raw, cold, fried or grilled food, or anything spoiled — is hard on the stomach over the years, and he is especially wary of raw fish given today’s water pollution. This burdock, lion’s mane and snow fungus soup is one he likes to make often for the family: the ingredients are all gentle in nature, and it makes a wholesome, comforting pot to share.

Method

1. Peel the burdock and cut into sections.
2. Soak and rinse the lion’s mane mushrooms and snow fungus; trim off the stems.
3. Blanch the pork bone to remove scum.
4. Put everything in a pot with water and simmer about 2 hours.

Nourilo’s Tips

Organic burdock is sold in larger supermarkets. If you can’t find burdock, fresh Chinese yam (huai shan) makes a fine substitute.