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Green Radish, Lily Bulb, Dried Duck Kidney and Pork Rib Soup
traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, clearing phlegm and easing dry cough
In short: Green Radish, Lily Bulb, Dried Duck Kidney and Pork Rib Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, clearing phlegm and easing dry cough. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, children's wellness, kidney & urinary wellness. Total time about 110 min. Key ingredients: green radish, lily bulb, sweet and bitter apricot kernels, figs.
Why people make this soup
There is an old saying in Cantonese households: “Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, and you’ll stay well all year round.” As autumn turns dry and cool, eating radish becomes especially valued. The green radish — different from the more common white daikon — has a beautiful jade-green skin and a slightly sweet, less pungent flavour. Combined with moistening lily bulb, classic apricot kernels, nourishing dried figs and the distinctive umami depth of cured duck kidney, this soup is a seasonal staple that the whole family can enjoy. It is particularly well-loved for those autumn days when the air feels dry and the throat begins to feel scratchy.
Safety first — read before you cook
This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
- take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
- have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.
Ingredient notes for this recipe
- Apricot kernels: Raw apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which turns into cyanide after eating. EFSA estimates that half of one small raw kernel can exceed the safe level for a toddler. Use no more than the recipe states, never eat them raw, and do not serve them to young children. Source: European Food Safety Authority
Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes
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