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Dried Cabbage, Carrot, and Dried Oyster Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, moistening dryness, and supporting yin — especially suitable for menopause

In short: Dried Cabbage, Carrot, and Dried Oyster Soup is a soup that Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, moistening dryness, and supporting yin — especially suitable for menopause. It is most often made for cooling & summer heat, women's wellness, everyday balance. Total time about 2 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: carrot, red dates, oysters, lean pork.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 20 min
Makes
1.2–1.5 L
Cooling & Summer HeatWomen's WellnessEveryday Balance
Dried Cabbage, Carrot, and Dried Oyster Soup

Why people make this soup

As summer shifts into autumn, Cantonese cooks pay close attention to a particular seasonal challenge: the air becomes drier, and the body’s moisture reserves can feel depleted. This shows up in many ways — dry skin, a parched throat, restlessness, and a kind of internal heat that is not quite a fever. This is when Nourilo recommends reaching for soups that are “clear without being cold, and cooling while still nourishing.” This dried cabbage and oyster soup fits that description perfectly — it has a gentle, pleasant flavour, and it suits the whole family.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Apricot kernels: Raw apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which turns into cyanide after eating. EFSA estimates that half of one small raw kernel can exceed the safe level for a toddler. Use no more than the recipe states, never eat them raw, and do not serve them to young children. Source: European Food Safety Authority

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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