Old Cucumber, Mung Bean, Job's Tears & Dried Scallop Soup

Why people make this soup

Old cucumber has thick, firm skin and flesh, so it’s not for stir-fries — it’s a soup vegetable through and through. In tradition it’s used to clear heat, drain dampness, ease swelling and soothe a dry mouth, which makes it a favourite for people who feel damp or run hot. Just after a cold, when a little residual heat lingers, you often feel drained and listless — but it’s too soon for rich tonic soups. Pairing old cucumber with cooling mung bean and Job’s tears, plus savoury dried scallop, gives you a soup that clears that leftover heat while gently supporting the body. This is one of Nourilo’s go-to recovery soups.