Fish Maw Goji Berry Frog Soup

Why people make this soup

Fish maw — the dried swim bladder of large fish — has been treasured in Chinese culinary tradition for centuries. Like sea cucumber, it is considered a food that nourishes both yin and yang, and it is exceptionally rich in collagen-type proteins while being low in fat. Eating it regularly is traditionally associated with keeping the skin smooth, fine, and well-hydrated. Paired here with goji berries and frog (a clean, lean protein that Chinese food therapy describes as tonifying and diuretically supportive), this double-boiled soup is a classic beauty-and-wellness recipe that suits the whole family, men and women alike.