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Mulberry, Goji Berry, Baby Abalone & Chicken Breast Soup

Traditionally used to nourish liver-kidney, support eye health, and relieve mental and physical fatigue

By · Registered Nutritionist & TCM Practitioner

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min
Makes
About 1.2–1.5 L
Children's WellnessLiver WellnessKidney & Urinary WellnessEnergy & VitalityEye WellnessEveryday Balance
Mulberry, Goji Berry, Baby Abalone & Chicken Breast Soup

Why people make this soup

After middle age, health has a tendency to decline quietly — and many people push through long working days on a screen, staring at phone and computer until their eyes ache and their minds feel dull. Mulberries (sang shen) and goji berries (gou qi zi) are two of the most widely used food-therapy ingredients for eye support in Chinese tradition; together they are classically used to ease eye dryness, reduce visual fatigue, and nourish the liver-blood that underpins healthy eyesight. Abalone — called “the fish of bright eyes” (ming mu yu) in Chinese tradition — is particularly valued for people who experience frequent nocturia, declining vision, and qi-blood weakness. Nourilo built this soup around these three vision-supporting ingredients and kept the protein source light (chicken breast), making it gentle enough for those who are “too deficient to receive tonics” — people whose bodies are so depleted that rich, heavy supplements feel overwhelming.

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Frequently asked questions

What is this soup traditionally used for?

This soup is traditionally used to nourish the liver-kidney, support eye health, and relieve mental and physical fatigue. It is particularly associated with easing eye dryness and visual fatigue from long hours of screen work, as part of a balanced diet.

Why is abalone included in this soup?

In Chinese tradition, abalone is called "the fish of bright eyes" (ming mu yu) and is particularly valued for people who experience frequent nocturia, declining vision, and qi-blood weakness. The baby abalone shells, if used, are associated in Chinese medicine with clearing liver heat, calming the liver, and supporting eye conditions.

Is this soup suitable for people who are very depleted or sensitive to rich tonics?

Yes. The recipe uses lean chicken breast as the protein source to keep the soup gentle, and it is described as suitable for people who are "too deficient to receive tonics" — those whose bodies are so depleted that rich, heavy supplements feel overwhelming.

How long does it take to make, and how many servings does it yield?

Preparation takes about 20 minutes, and the soup simmers for 1.5 hours, for a total time of approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. The recipe yields about 1.2–1.5 litres, or 3–4 servings.

Is there anything to be careful about if using the baby abalone shells?

Fresh small abalone shells can harbour parasites, so the recipe advises that they must be thoroughly scraped and scrubbed before being added to the pot.

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