Fresh Chinese Yam, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Quail Soup

Why people make this soup

There’s an old line in Chinese medicine: a child’s “liver tends to be in excess, the spleen tends to be deficient.” In plain terms, little ones can run hot and fussy, while their digestion is still catching up — which can leave them tired, pale and prone to sweating and catching colds. Nourilo’s takeaway is simple: protect the child’s spleen. This soup is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, boost qi, nourish the lungs and ease phlegm, and is associated with helping a delicate child build resilience against colds and coughs.