Soups
Chinese Olive, Green Radish, Fig & Pork Rib Soup
Traditionally used to clear heat, soothe throat inflammation, and relieve a dry, sore throat
In short: Chinese Olive, Green Radish, Fig & Pork Rib Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to clear heat, soothe throat inflammation, and relieve a dry, sore throat. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cooling & summer heat, sleep & calm. Total time about 2 hr 15 min. Key ingredients: chinese olives, green radish, figs, sweet and bitter apricot kernels.
Why people make this soup
Teachers, singers, sales staff, receptionists — anyone who uses their voice extensively — are especially prone to chronic throat irritation and laryngitis. Nourilo suggests this soup for those whose throat feels dry, scratchy, or inflamed after heavy voice use. It’s also a good seasonal soup in autumn when dry air tends to affect the throat. For everyday prevention, he recommends maintaining a habit of light soothing teas like lemon honey water, monk fruit tea, or burdock tea.
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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