Ophiopogon, Astragalus, Goji and Lily Bulb Soup

Why people make this soup

Autumn’s dry air tends to bring on seasonal complaints — a scratchy chronic throat, dry coughs, a parched mouth. Nourilo recommends this gentle “Ophiopogon, Astragalus, Goji and Lily Bulb Soup” to help the body weather it. It is traditionally enjoyed to nourish yin, moisten dryness, settle a restless heart and ease that dry-mouth, bitter-mouth feeling, while also supporting comfortable digestion.

Method

1. Soak and rinse all the ingredients.
2. Place in a pot with 1.2–1.5 L of water.
3. Cook for 20 minutes until reduced to 600–900 ml. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

This brew has a slight herbal taste, but children generally accept it. It is especially suitable for people who keep late nights and wake with a dry mouth and tongue.