Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Three-Bean Soup

Why people make this soup

When summer heat is at its most relentless, people with weaker constitutions — the elderly, pregnant women, those carrying extra weight, or anyone managing thyroid or metabolic conditions — are more vulnerable to feeling overheated, fatigued, and bloated. Nourilo recommends this soup as a practical, family-friendly way to support the body during that time. The combination of lotus leaf, winter melon, and three varieties of bean is a classic in Cantonese food therapy, and the result is a light, slightly sweet broth that cools without being harsh on the digestion.