Chayote, Carrot, Snow Fungus & Pork Shin Soup

Why people make this soup

Chayote is a year-round vegetable that suits any constitution. It is rich in dietary fibre, several vitamins and minerals, plus folate — good for gut health, immunity and the heart — and its high selenium content is traditionally linked to easing inflammation. With the weather swinging hot and cold, more delicate folk catch things easily, so a chayote soup makes a nice bit of conditioning. Paired with carrot and snow fungus, it’s a clear, sweet everyday soup traditionally used to ease inflammation, moisten the lung and soothe a cough. Chayote is available at Chinese or Asian grocers.