Soybean Sprout, Carrot & Dried Oyster Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo has always taken tooth care seriously — a yearly cleaning, no fuss. But swollen, tender gums can creep up on anyone, whether from poor oral hygiene, not enough sleep, or one too many spicy, crunchy snacks inflaming the gums. For that puffy, sore feeling, Nourilo suggests gargling often with strong salt water and turning to a cooling food-therapy soup to calm the heat. This clear, savoury pot is traditionally enjoyed to nourish yin, settle the heat, and ease swollen gums.

Method

1. Trim the roots from the soybean sprouts and rinse; peel the carrots and cut into chunks.
2. Soak the aged tangerine peel and dried oysters until soft.
3. Put everything in a pot with 2.1 L of water and simmer for 1 hour, reducing to 1.2 L. Eat the soup with the ingredients.

Nourilo’s Tips

If the swollen gums come from too much spicy food and excess stomach heat, you can add two blocks of soup tofu to the pot.