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Fresh Yam, Chestnut and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney, supporting bone and joint health

In short: Fresh Yam, Chestnut and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney, supporting bone and joint health. It is most often made for children's wellness, liver wellness, kidney & urinary wellness. Total time about 1 hr 50 min. Key ingredients: chinese yam, chestnuts, red dates, lean pork.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Total
1 hr 50 min
Makes
1.2–1.5 L
Children's WellnessLiver WellnessKidney & Urinary WellnessBone & Joint WellnessEveryday Balance
Fresh Yam, Chestnut and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup

Why people make this soup

Heel pain is something many people quietly live with — it often comes on gradually, sometimes without any obvious injury, and tends to get worse over time. In Chinese medicine, chronic heel and foot pain is often linked to the concept of liver and kidney deficiency, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. The kidneys in this framework are associated with the health of bones and connective tissue, so nourishing the kidney is seen as an important part of supporting the body’s structural resilience. This soup brings together three key food-therapy ingredients — fresh yam, chestnuts and black soybeans — all traditionally regarded as kidney-tonifying foods, to make a warm, flavoursome soup that the whole household can enjoy.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Black soybeans · Randomized controlled trial, 100 participants · 2013
    Systolic blood pressure fell more in the black soy peptide group (-9.69 mm Hg) than in the placebo group (-2.91 mm Hg) after baseline adjustment. Plasma malondialdehyde decreased and superoxide dismutase activity increased compared with placebo.Limitation: Used an isolated peptide supplement rather than whole black soybeans, and followed participants for only 8 weeks, so the results may not apply to food intake.PubMed 23924691
  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

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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