Dried Cabbage, Carrot and Cured Duck Kidney Pork Bone Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather turns dry, this classic Cantonese soup is one of the most reliable ways to nourish the body at home. Paired with carrot, cured duck kidney, and pork bones, dried white cabbage produces a broth that is naturally sweet, clear, and deeply nourishing. In traditional Chinese food therapy, dried cabbage is associated with clearing heat and moistening the lungs, making this a reliable cold-weather soup for households dealing with dry air, scratchy throats, and dull skin.

If someone in the family has a cold with a cough, Nourilo suggests adding half a Luo Han Guo fruit and a handful of Northern and Southern almonds to the pot for extra phlegm-clearing benefit.