Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Tea Tree Mushroom Soup

Why people make this soup

Tea tree mushroom (Agrocybe cylindracea, also called velvet pioppino) is a richly nutritious mushroom enjoyed both in Chinese cooking and as an emerging health food worldwide. It is high in protein, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and contains polysaccharides that have attracted interest in immune-health research. Paired with Chinese yam (a long-standing spleen-and-kidney tonic), snow fungus (Tremella — a classic beauty and lung-nourishing ingredient), and flower mushroom, this soup covers a broad spectrum of traditional wellness goals: energising the spleen and kidneys, supporting blood pressure and blood sugar balance, and providing antioxidant support. It is one of those versatile family soups that Nourilo recommends as a regular addition to any household’s cooking rotation.