Soups

Fresh Houttuynia, Apple and Fig Soup

Traditionally clears summer heat and supports the body's defenses

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1.2–1.5 L
Fresh Houttuynia, Apple and Fig Soup

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?

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