Potato, Fresh Lotus Seed and Chicken Breast Soup

Why people make this soup

In busy modern life, eating irregularly, skipping breakfast, and habitually drinking large iced drinks can gradually weaken what traditional food therapy calls the “spleen and stomach” system — the body’s digestive center. The early signs are mild: reduced appetite, a cold sensation in the stomach area, some bloating. As the pattern continues, the stomach pain becomes a recurring dull ache that worsens when hungry or when cold or raw food is eaten, accompanied by loose stools, fatigue, and cold hands and feet. The everyday potato — often overlooked as a therapeutic ingredient — is one of the most accessible stomach-tonifying foods in the tradition. It is associated with building spleen energy, easing stomach cramping, and nourishing the body gently. Paired with fresh lotus seeds (which support the spleen and kidney), warming ginger, red dates, and lean chicken breast, this soup delivers targeted support in a form that is easy for even a compromised stomach to handle.