Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Silkie Chicken Soup

Why people make this soup

Extended periods at home — whether due to lockdowns, illness, or economic uncertainty — take a quiet toll on the mind. Even without immediate crisis, the constant background hum of worry about work, finances, and an unknown future can disrupt sleep, make the mind race, and leave the body feeling perpetually fatigued. When external circumstances cannot be changed, Cantonese food therapy suggests a practical response: nourish your body now so you have the vitality to face what comes next. Fresh lotus seeds are only available for a brief season each summer, and Nourilo always recommends making the most of them when they appear. Combined with lily bulb and silkie chicken, this soup supports the heart, calms the spirit, and eases the restless, tired-but-wired feeling that marks emotional overload.