Fresh Yam, Sun Mushroom & Mussel Soup

Why people make this soup

Hong Kong consistently ranks among the world’s longest-lived cities — a fact that surprises many given how dense, fast-paced, and stressful life there can be. While modern healthcare and low smoking rates are part of the explanation, one distinctly local habit stands out: the daily pot of slow-cooked soup. Hong Kong home cooks are known for selecting fresh seasonal ingredients — vegetables, fruit, meat, seafood, nuts, and legumes — and combining them with small amounts of traditional herbs, often adjusting the recipe to the season. This soup is Nourilo’s recommendation for the current season: deeply nourishing, easy to digest, and beneficial for a wide range of people from the health-conscious to those managing illness.