Codonopsis, Amomum and Pork Tripe Soup (Dang Shen Sha Ren Zhu Du Tang)

Why people make this soup

Irregular meal times, chronic stress, and a habit of eating cold or raw foods can gradually leave the stomach feeling weakened and chilled — what Chinese medicine calls “spleen-stomach deficiency-cold.” The signs are familiar to many: feeling uncomfortably full after eating only a small amount, persistent belching, a thin watery fluid rising in the mouth, and a general lack of appetite. Left unaddressed, this pattern can progress toward more serious gastric conditions. This soup brings together several ingredients that are, in traditional practice, warming and qi-moving, helping to restore digestive ease and strength. The taste is mild and savory, and the pork tripe has a satisfying, tender texture after long cooking.