Soups

Parsley, Spearmint and Grass Carp Soup

traditionally supports the body's natural processes, eases cold symptoms, and soothes the kidneys

In short: Parsley, Spearmint and Grass Carp Soup is a soup that traditionally supports the body's natural processes, eases cold symptoms, and soothes the kidneys. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cleansing & regularity, children's wellness. Total time about 20 min. Key ingredients: ginger, grass carp fillet.

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
0.9–1.2 L
Parsley, Spearmint and Grass Carp Soup

Why people make this soup

Parsley (European parsley, also called ou qin or Holland parsley) and spearmint are a natural pairing for a light, aromatic soup. Research suggests parsley may support circulation, encourage the body to flush waste, and help the kidneys clear accumulated salts. Combined with spearmint — which is cooling and helps relieve surface heat — and ginger to warm the stomach, the soup is both genuinely tasty and traditionally associated with easing cold symptoms, soothing headaches, and supporting the kidneys. It cooks in under ten minutes.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Ginger · Meta-analysis, 23 studies · 2022
    Overall, acute and delayed nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between ginger and control groups. A subgroup taking 1 g/day or less for over four days had less acute vomiting (OR 0.30).Limitation: Clinical heterogeneity between trials required subgroup analyses, and the authors state that sufficiently large, high-quality RCTs are still needed.PubMed 36501010 · 3 more ginger studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

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.

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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