Tea-Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe), Black Bean and Pork Shin Soup

Why people make this soup

Tea-tree mushrooms are tasty and crunchy, with a pine-and-milk fragrance that makes them a pleasure in both soups and stir-fries. In food-therapy terms they are associated with nourishing both yin and yang, supporting the spleen, and easing urination. Paired with black soybeans and pork shin, this soup is traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and gently ease water retention, while still being a warm, comforting everyday bowl.