Green Papaya, Snow Fungus, Almond and Fig Soup

Why people make this soup

Green papaya — firm-fleshed and not yet at the soft sweetness of ripe fruit — is a different ingredient altogether in the pot. Traditionally valued for looking after the gut and the complexion, it pairs naturally with snow fungus, almond and dried figs, all classic “smooth the bowels” ingredients. Together they make a gentle, everyday soup that is light, lightly sweet and easy on the digestion.