Longan and Lily Bulb Soup

Why people make this soup

When life keeps your mind racing long past bedtime, traditional Chinese food therapy has long turned to simple, nourishing brews rather than complicated remedies. This two-ingredient soup pairs dried longan flesh with lily bulb — two ingredients that have been used in Cantonese kitchens for generations to settle an overexcited nervous system. It is light, mildly sweet, and easy enough to make on a weeknight. Nourilo recommends sipping it consistently over several days rather than expecting overnight results.