Lotus Root, Chestnut, Corn and Hyacinth Bean Soup

Why people make this soup

If you spend long hours in front of a screen and notice tension or discomfort in your neck and shoulders, you are not alone. In traditional Chinese food therapy, chronic neck stiffness related to desk work is often associated with deficiency of both qi (vital energy) and blood, leading to poor local circulation. Nourilo reaches for this clear, naturally sweet soup when he wants something that supports the body without being heavy — no meat needed, just wholesome plant ingredients that work gently together. It is particularly refreshing in summer.