Soups
Fresh Houttuynia, Apple and Fig Soup
Traditionally clears summer heat and supports the body's defenses
In short: Fresh Houttuynia, Apple and Fig Soup is a soup that Traditionally clears summer heat and supports the body's defenses. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cooling & summer heat, immune support. Total time about 35 min. Key ingredients: apple, figs, rock sugar.
Why people make this soup
Nourilo wrote this during a hot, virus-heavy stretch, when staying cool and supporting the body felt extra important. Houttuynia is his summer favorite — traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and damp and supporting the lungs. He pairs it with cheap, plentiful summer fruit: apple, almond and fig, for a clear, fragrant sweet soup that the whole family can enjoy. As he likes to say, with fruit shipped in from all over the world, why not turn a basketful into soup?
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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