Yam, Goji, Baby Abalone and Carrot Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo tells it like a little market story: passing a small supermarket, he saw a crowd of homemakers picking through carrots — five dollars 600 g, a real bargain — so he grabbed a few. Cut one open and you’ll often see a deep yellow core, a sign it’s packed with the carotene (pro-vitamin A) that’s so good for the eyes. Remembering some Australian baby abalone he’d bought, he soaked a few and put together this eye-friendly soup. The combination is traditionally said to strengthen the spleen, boost qi, nourish the liver and brighten the eyes — a comforting choice for anyone whose vision feels tired, dry or strained.