Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup

Why people make this soup

When school starts and the weather is still warm, kids often catch a chill from over-cold air-conditioning on the school bus or in the classroom. Nourilo likes this little soup because it is genuinely easy to make and tastes pleasant, so children will actually drink it. It is meant for that early “wind-cold” picture: feeling cold, a slight low fever, no sweating, a headache and a clear watery runny nose, often with a cough.

Method

1. Rinse the ginger and scallion whites. Peel and core the pear and cut into thick slices.
2. Simmer the ginger and pear slices in about one and a half bowls of water for 20 minutes.
3. Add the scallion whites and the beaten egg, bring to a rolling boil briefly, then serve.
4. Drink it hot, then rest under a blanket; the discomfort eases once you sweat lightly.

Nourilo’s Tips

Both adults and children can take this soup. It is especially friendly for frailer children, gently helping to release the exterior and ease the lungs.