Lotus Root, Peanut, Fig, and Pork Rib Soup

Why people make this soup

As pregnancy moves into its final weeks, many women in Cantonese-speaking communities start leaning on nourishing soups to support their energy and prepare their body for labour and breastfeeding. This soup is Nourilo’s recommendation for exactly that stage. It is built around three ingredients with a strong traditional reputation: lotus root for building blood and strengthening the digestive system, peanuts for supporting milk production and nourishing yin, and dried figs as a gentle, sweet fruit that supports the lungs, throat, and digestive function. Together with pork ribs for depth and calcium, the result is a clean-tasting, non-greasy bowl that is — crucially — neither too warming nor too cooling. That balance makes it safe and beneficial both before and after birth.