Mung Bean and Lily Bulb Soup

Why people make this soup

On a scorching day, Nourilo reminds everyone to stay hydrated and avoid heatstroke. This mung bean and lily bulb soup is traditionally taken to clear summer heat, drain damp and calm the mind. It suits people who have been overheated and feel feverish and restless, with headache, dizziness, a flushed face, heavy breathing, thirst and a lot of sweating.

Method

1. Soak and rinse the mung beans; wash the fresh lily bulbs.
2. First boil the mung beans in 2.4 L of water for about 1 hour, reducing to 1.2–1.5 L.
3. Add the rock sugar and lily bulbs, and cook until the sugar dissolves. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup clears heat and relieves summer heat, ideal for those who have been overheated. You can also add a piece of lean pork to turn it into a savory, cooling everyday soup.