Frog, Dried Scallop and Winter Melon Soup with Lean Pork

Why people make this soup

Nourilo reaches for this one when the weather turns hot and muggy and that sticky, heavy “damp” feeling sets in. Many people steer clear of frog for fear of parasites, but he reassures readers that frog is rich in protein, iron, calcium and minerals while low in fat — and perfectly safe as long as it’s cooked through. Paired with winter melon, dried scallop, rice bean and job’s tears, it makes a clear, sweet bowl traditionally enjoyed to clear summer heat and drain damp.