Fresh Yam, Black Wood Ear, Apple and King Oyster Mushroom Soup

Why people make this soup

Getting one’s pre-pregnancy figure back is something many new mothers think about — but the challenge during the postpartum period is finding ways to support the body without going so cold or restrictive that recovery suffers. Nourilo developed this recipe while writing a postnatal food-therapy cookbook: he wanted a soup that was genuinely enjoyable (naturally sweet and light), that could help move along the digestive system and support gentle detoxification, and that would not be too cooling for a recovering mother. This plant-heavy soup is built around high-fibre ingredients that promote healthy gut motility — black wood ear fungus, fresh yam, corn, carrot, and king oyster mushroom — all of which are also low in fat and cholesterol. The apple adds a pleasant fruity note and contributes quercetin and fibre. Even mothers who are breastfeeding can drink it.