Kudzu, Water Chestnut, Three-Bean and Job's Tears Pork Rib Soup

Why people make this soup

When the forecast turns colder, flu viruses tend to get livelier — so over the Lunar New Year visiting season, Nourilo likes a little extra defence. Kudzu is traditionally used to clear and moisten lung heat and ease muscle tension and fever, while water chestnut is a favourite food during respiratory-bug season and after all that festive fried food. Together with three beans and Job’s tears, this makes a fresh, light soup associated with supporting the respiratory tract and easing neck, shoulder and head aches.