Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Winter Melon Soup

Traditionally cools summer heat and supports the spleen

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Total
1 hr 45 min
Makes
1.2 L
Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Winter Melon Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather turns hot and muggy, winter melon is the pot’s anchor — one of the most cooling vegetables in traditional Cantonese cooking. Paired with fresh lotus seed and lily bulb, which are available at Chinese or Asian grocers when in season, a big pot of this soup is far more than a sweet dessert: it is a savoury, nourishing bowl traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, supporting the spleen, settling a restless heart and easing fitful sleep.

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