Sea Solomon's Seal, Lily Bulb, and Almond Partridge Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather turns dry and cold, soups made with poultry become a comfort staple in Cantonese homes. Partridge is prized in traditional food therapy for being gentler and less fatty than chicken, with a naturally sweet broth. Paired with sea Solomon’s seal and dried lily bulb — two classic moistening herbs — plus apricot kernels to support the lungs, this soup has long been simmered as a seasonal remedy for dry throat, nagging coughs, and skin that feels tight or parched. It is the kind of soup a thoughtful aunt would prepare when the air conditioning has been running all day or the weather has been unseasonably dry.