Soups

Green Olive, Green Radish, Fig, and Sweet Almond Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, soothing the throat, and supporting the body's natural processes

In short: Green Olive, Green Radish, Fig, and Sweet Almond Lean Pork Soup is a soup that Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, soothing the throat, and supporting the body's natural processes. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, everyday balance. Total time about 105 min. Key ingredients: green radish, figs, lean pork.

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min
Makes
1.2–1.5 L
Green Olive, Green Radish, Fig, and Sweet Almond Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

This well-established Cantonese soup is a sensible choice for anyone dealing with throat or lung irritation: all four main ingredients have reputations for clearing heat, relieving throat and lung discomfort, and supporting the body’s ability to process and eliminate irritants. It is a wonderful everyday soup for anyone exposed to air pollution, kitchen fumes, or simply dry, dusty weather. Green olives come into peak season in autumn, and the soup comes together beautifully.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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