Millettia, Eucommia, Chestnut and Conch Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo picked up some fresh millettia root at a wild-herb stall — fresh, it has a lovely natural sweetness without a heavy medicinal taste. The thick root looks a bit like lotus root, which is why it is also called “mountain lotus root.” This rich, fragrant soup is a long-loved choice for people with a tired, achy lower back, and it suits the whole family, from children to elders, because it is traditionally associated with strengthening tendons and bones.