Lotus Seed, Lily, and Red Bean Sweet Soup

Why people make this sweet soup

Red beans (hong dou / adzuki beans) are a remarkably versatile wellness food in the Chinese culinary tradition. They are rich in fibre, plant protein, iron, and antioxidants, and are among the gentlest ingredients in Cantonese food therapy — suitable for children, pregnant women, those near menopause, nursing mothers, and the elderly. Traditional food therapy associates them with nourishing blood, supporting the heart, and aiding fluid metabolism. When combined with fresh lotus seeds (which calm the heart-mind and support spleen function) and lily bulb (another calming, lung-nourishing ingredient), the result is a naturally sweet, satisfying dessert soup that is as comforting as it is nourishing — and one that also supports a healthy cholesterol balance according to Nourilo.