Cordyceps Flower Spore, Sea Solomon's Seal and Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Cordyceps flower is an edible fungus whose nourishment is concentrated in the head, so the spore heads are especially prized — Nourilo calls them “an everyday person’s tonic,” traditionally used to support the lungs and kidneys and ease nasal and airway sensitivity. Here he pairs them with sea Solomon’s seal, traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lungs, plus goji and red dates, for a tasty, nourishing pork soup that’s good for guarding against autumn dryness.