Wolfberry Leaf and Lean Pork Soup

This soup uses the whole wolfberry plant: 300 g of fresh leaves, 15 g of dried goji berries, and 15 g of wolfberry root bark (Cortex Lycii). Together with 225 g of lean pork, they form the complete ingredient list.

In traditional Cantonese food therapy, this soup is commonly associated with supporting liver health, clearing blood heat, and nourishing the eyes. Traditional food therapy also associates the wolfberry plant with supporting liver circulation and promoting cell renewal, though this is a soup, not a medicine.

It is particularly popular among people whose eyes feel tired and strained from long hours in front of screens, or who are concerned about fatty liver. The Nourilo tips also note it may benefit those with high blood pressure and high blood sugar, as the wolfberry plant is traditionally associated with helping to moderate blood sugar elevation.

Preparation takes about 15 minutes and cooking takes 45 minutes, for a total time of approximately 1 hour. The finished soup yields roughly 0.9 to 1.2 litres.

No. According to Nourilo's tips, this soup does not have a dampness-draining effect, so adding barley is not recommended here. If clearing dampness is your goal, a separate dampness-clearing soup should be made instead.