Soups

Lotus Root, Chestnut, Fig and Dried Scallop Soup

Traditionally taken to strengthen bones and support the cardiovascular system

Prep
20 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 20 min
Makes
1.2 L
Lotus Root, Chestnut, Fig and Dried Scallop Soup

Why people make this soup

On a still-chilly day Nourilo picks warming, cold-dispelling ingredients at the market. He found chestnuts big and cheap, took some home, and paired them with lotus root for a soup. Chestnuts carry plenty of minerals — magnesium in particular is traditionally linked to bone health — while lotus root brings potassium and calcium. Add fig (for the throat and digestion) and dried scallop (nourishing and savoury), and you get a fresh, delicious soup associated with strong bones and a healthy heart.

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