Pumpkin and Frog Soup

Why people make this soup

Pumpkin has long been regarded as a friendly food in diabetes care — it contains cobalt, traditionally said to support the body’s insulin function, which is why it’s so often suggested for people managing diabetes. Nourilo’s pumpkin and frog soup is traditionally associated with supplementing qi and yin and supporting the body’s fluids. It’s especially comforting for those who, after a long illness, feel weak and depleted, with a dry mouth and throat or spontaneous and night sweats.

Method

1. Peel and deseed the pumpkin and cut into chunks. Peel the garlic.
2. Clean the frog and blanch it briefly in boiling water.
3. Put all the ingredients into a pot with 1.8 L of water.
4. Simmer about 1 hour until reduced to about 1.2 L, then serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is also suitable for people recovering from pneumonia or a lung abscess, because frog is traditionally regarded as helping to resolve phlegm and drain pus. Remember that not everyone with diabetes should eat pumpkin — if there’s damp stagnation (thick greasy tongue coating, bloating, fullness), give it a miss.