White Peony and Ophiopogon Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Modern life is busy at every age. Adults push through late nights and deadlines; children face cramming schedules that leave little time for proper sleep. In traditional Chinese food therapy, this kind of chronic overwork and poor sleep is understood to stir up “liver heat” and “heart fire,” which can show up as easy irritation, short temper, restlessness, and difficulty calming down — in both grown-ups and young children. Nourilo recommends this White Peony and Ophiopogon soup as a gentle everyday remedy, equally suited to a grumpy child and a stressed parent. The flavour is mildly sweet and easy to drink, so even picky children tend to accept it.