Tiger Milk Mushroom, White Jade Fungus, Goji Berry, Almond & Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

In Chinese medicine, autumn is the season associated with the lungs — as the air turns dry and the weather cools, the lungs become more vulnerable. People who already tend toward dry coughs, allergic coughs, breathlessness, or constipation from dryness will often notice their symptoms worsen at this time of year. Nourilo designed this soup to address exactly this seasonal vulnerability. Tiger milk mushroom (hu ru ling zhi) is a prized medicinal fungus from Southeast Asia that has gained wide attention for its traditional use in supporting lung health, easing respiratory conditions, and bolstering immune function. White jade fungus is a newer variety of edible wood-ear fungus with a pleasantly silky texture; it can be substituted with the more familiar snow fungus. Together with apricot kernels, dried figs, and goji berries, this is a well-rounded soup that nourishes the lungs without being heavy.