Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, and Euryale Quail Soup

Why people make this soup

In traditional Chinese food-therapy thinking, children are considered to have naturally vigorous liver energy but a relatively weaker digestive system. This imbalance can show up as frequent phlegm and coughing, poor appetite, low energy, or loose stools. Rather than reaching straight for herbs, Nourilo often starts with a good soup.

This combination — quail with Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and fox nut — is one of the most trusted recipes in Cantonese children’s wellness cooking. Quail is called “the ginseng of the animal kingdom” because it provides rich nourishment without causing internal heat, making it safe for regular use in little ones. The whole family can share this soup, and it is suitable across all four seasons.