Lotus Root, Goji Berry, and Geoduck Clam Soup

Why people make this soup

Lower back pain is something many people accept as an unavoidable part of ageing — but Nourilo always says it is worth paying attention to early. In younger and middle-aged adults, waking up with a stiff, uncomfortable lower back that gradually eases with movement is a pattern worth noting: it can be an early sign of changes to the intervertebral discs or the ligaments and joint capsules around the lumbar spine. Left unaddressed, these changes may progress toward hypertrophic spondylitis or sciatic nerve compression. From the inside, supporting bone and joint health through diet is genuinely helpful. Foods rich in calcium, phosphorus, protein, and vitamins — including legumes and tofu, sea fish, shellfish, shrimp, egg yolk, and dairy — are all particularly relevant. This soup brings together lotus root for its high calcium content and spleen-strengthening properties, with goji berries for liver-kidney nourishment, and geoduck clam — one of the most protein-rich shellfish available — for its traditional association with tonifying the kidneys and strengthening the lower back. The result is a fresh, naturally sweet soup that the whole family can enjoy regularly.