Snow Ear, Goji Berry, and Fig Sweet Soup

Why people make this soup

Most of us spend far more time staring at screens than our eyes were designed for. Add in late nights, insufficient sleep, and little time to rest your gaze — and it is no surprise that dry, gritty, or watery eyes have become so common. In traditional Chinese food therapy, these symptoms are often linked to a concept called “yin deficiency with ascending fire,” where the body’s cooling, moistening reserves are depleted. This simple sweet soup uses three ingredients that are each considered moistening and nourishing in their own right. It is a pleasant dessert that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, and it takes less than an hour to make.