Three-Bean Winter Melon Soup

Why people make this soup

When the heat and humidity are so heavy that stepping outside leaves you dripping, Nourilo reaches for winter melon. It is one of the most cooling vegetables, traditionally valued for clearing summer heat and helping the body pass excess fluid. Simmered whole — skin and seeds included — with three kinds of bean, peel and honey dates, it makes a clean, restorative pot for sweltering days.

Method

1. Wash the winter melon and cut into chunks, keeping the skin and seeds.
2. Soak and rinse the three beans and the tangerine peel.
3. Add all ingredients to 2.4 L of water and simmer for about 1.5 hours, reducing to 1.2–1.5 L. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Clean and gentle, fine for the whole family. On hot days you can simmer it often and drink it in place of tea — it is especially good for anyone working outdoors in the heat.