Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Red Date and Wheat Berry Soup

Why people make this soup

In Chinese food-therapy tradition, the best beauty and wellness products are not found in a pharmacy — they are found in whole grains, seeds, and plant foods that nourish from the inside out. Nourilo loves wheat berries (whole wheat kernels) as a base for this kind of soup because, unlike refined grains, they retain all their vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Combined with the calming properties of lotus seeds and lily bulb, and the gentle sweetness of red dates, the result is a soothing, mildly sweet soup that many people in Chinese-speaking households use to wind down before bed or on days when stress feels high.