Fresh Chinese Yam Vegetable Soup

Why people make this soup

After a stretch of rich festive eating, the stomach feels clogged, so Nourilo turns to a light vegetable soup. Fresh Chinese yam is a favourite of his — it’s traditionally valued for supporting qi and yin, the spleen and lung. It’s also full of a slippery mucilage that’s thought to help with cholesterol, and because it swells after absorbing water, it brings a comfortable sense of fullness so you don’t overeat. Paired with carrot and corn, it makes a clear, naturally sweet pot that suits anyone watching the “three highs” (blood sugar, blood pressure, blood lipids).