Ligustrum, Goji Berry and Dried Conch Soup

Why people make this soup

As we move into middle age — and especially as we grow older — overwork and insufficient self-care can start to show up as ringing in the ears, slightly fuzzy vision, aching knees and lower back, or hair that grays a little earlier than expected. In traditional Chinese food-therapy these are understood as signs that the liver and kidneys would benefit from a little nourishment. This soup is Nourilo’s go-to response: a gentle, restorative brew that tastes clean and slightly sweet, and that the whole family can enjoy together. The reader Annie Koo wrote to share that after following this recipe alongside another remedy, her husband’s hearing clarity improved by about 90 percent — a testament to the power of consistency and patience with food-based approaches.