Fresh Huai Shan, Corn, Chayote and Chicken Breast Soup

This soup is traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar balance and post-illness recovery. It combines ingredients each chosen for a traditional or nutritional reason, and is intended as part of a balanced diet alongside dietary changes and regular exercise — not as a replacement for prescribed medication.

The corn silk — the fine threads inside the husk — has traditionally been used to promote urination and support blood sugar balance. The recipe specifically instructs you to keep the silk threads attached when simmering the cobs and not to discard them.

Fresh Chinese yam contains a mucilaginous protein that is associated with supporting insulin sensitivity and preventing fat from adhering to blood vessel walls. It is one of the main ingredients included for this traditional reason.

The recipe yields approximately 1.2–1.5 litres, enough for 3–4 servings. Preparation takes about 15 minutes and the soup simmers for 1 hour, for a total time of around 75 minutes.

Yes. The recipe describes the soup as naturally sweet and delicious and suitable for the whole family. It is light, low in fat, and easy to digest, using lean chicken breast and a range of vegetables.