Smilax, Corn, Carrot, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Soup

Why people make this soup

When immunity is low, very dry or very humid weather can set the skin itching. Scratching gives brief relief but often makes it worse — an itch-scratch cycle. Nourilo reminds you that very hot showers feel soothing at first but strip the skin’s oils and dry it out, making things worse, so keep the water cool when itching flares; easing stress helps too, since anxiety can trigger itch. Today’s bowl is a comforting, heat-and-damp-clearing family soup traditionally turned to for damp-heat skin troubles and eczema.

Method

1. Soak and rinse the smilax, adzuki and hyacinth beans separately. Husk and cut the corn. Peel and cut the carrot.
2. Cut the pork shin and blanch.
3. Combine everything with 2.4–2.7 L of water and simmer about 1.5 hours, reducing to 1.2–1.5 L. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Clean and lightly sweet with little herb flavour, suitable for all ages. Because itchy skin can have many causes, if it does not clear after several weeks, please see a doctor.