Chinese Yam, Goji, Chestnut and Fox-Nut Soup

Why people make this soup

People with a weak spleen tire easily — especially when the weather turns cold, they nod off for no reason, digest poorly and lose their appetite, which leaves them low on energy and aching all over. Winter is a good time to build up the body, but many people can’t take strong tonics; one mouthful and their gums swell up. This is where Chinese yam, goji, fox nut, chestnut and red dates come in: all gentle, balanced foods that traditionally help strengthen the constitution and a weak spleen and stomach without that overheating feeling.