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Lotus Root, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and blood, ease fatigue, reduce puffiness, and support lactation

In short: Lotus Root, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Pork Shin Soup is a soup that traditionally used to nourish qi and blood, ease fatigue, reduce puffiness, and support lactation. It is most often made for women's wellness, energy & vitality, blood nourishment. Total time about 135 min. Key ingredients: lotus root, black-eyed peas, red dates, tangerine peel.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min
Makes
1.2 L
Women's WellnessEnergy & VitalityBlood NourishmentEye WellnessEveryday Balance
Lotus Root, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Pork Shin Soup

Why people make this soup

Lotus root is a year-round staple in Cantonese kitchens, and it is one of the most nourishing vegetables in the Chinese culinary tradition. Rich in vitamin B and iron, it is considered especially beneficial for women — supporting blood production, helping with circulation, and strengthening the digestive system. When you pair lotus root with black-eyed peas and red-skinned peanuts, you get a combination that has traditionally been used across generations in Cantonese homes to address tiredness, anaemia, and postpartum recovery. The whole pot comes out golden and sweet, and it works equally well as an everyday family soup.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates studies
  • Tangerine peel · Randomized controlled trial, 72 participants · 2025
    The tangerine peel drink group showed significant reductions in body weight and triglycerides after the intervention compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Safety markers showed no adverse effects. Gut microbiota and serum metabolite profiles also differed.Limitation: Small pilot trial with only 55 of 72 participants completing. The fermented product is not the same as plain tangerine peel, and the control group is not described.PubMed 40225325

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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