Fresh Chinese Yam, Pomelo & Chicken Breast Soup

Why people make this soup

Pomelo is plentiful in autumn across southern China, and in traditional Chinese food therapy it is not just a sweet fruit: the flesh has a history of use for settling the stomach, clearing what practitioners call “stagnant food qi,” and gently stimulating appetite. Paired with fresh Chinese yam — one of the most broadly beneficial tonic root vegetables in the Cantonese kitchen — and lean chicken breast for clean protein, the result is a light, fragrant soup that feels genuinely easy on the stomach. If your pomelo happens to be on the bitter side, do not worry: it still does the job beautifully, even if the broth is not as sweet.