Lily Bulb, Goji, Snow Fungus, Conch and Chicken Feet Soup

Why people make this soup

A friend gave Nourilo a packet of dried red conch. Conch is traditionally said to nourish yin, moisten dryness, settle the mind for sleep and ease dry, tired eyes. Lily bulb, goji and snow fungus are everyday soup staples that especially suit people who stay up late. Adding the conch and chicken feet makes the broth sweet and full-bodied, rich in nourishment and lovely for the whole family.

Method

1. Rinse and soak the lily bulb, snow fungus and goji; trim the snow fungus stems; pit the red dates.
2. Soak the conch, then blanch it together with the chicken feet.
3. Simmer everything in 2.7 L of water for 2 hours down to 1.2–1.5 L, and serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

If you can’t get fresh chicken feet, chilled ones are fine. This soup is beautifying, supports qi and blood and the eyes, and slows the feel of ageing — an excellent autumn-and-winter nourishing soup.