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Soups for Growing Children

Snow Fungus and Papaya Sweet Soup

Snow Fungus and Papaya Sweet Soup

Traditionally taken to nourish yin and support the skin and complexion

⏱ 40 min 3 to 4 bowls (from 6 cups water)

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to support a child's spleen and digestion

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3–4 bowls

Lotus Root, Red Kidney Bean and Pork Tailbone Soup

Lotus Root, Red Kidney Bean and Pork Tailbone Soup

Traditionally nourishes blood and supports postpartum recovery

⏱ 6 hr 4–5 bowls

Chinese Yam, Fritillaria and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup

Chinese Yam, Fritillaria and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lung, spleen and kidney to support breathing

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Shiitake Soup

Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Shiitake Soup

Traditionally promotes urination and is associated with easing puffiness

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 4 bowls

Marrow Melon, Salted Egg and Century Egg Soup

Marrow Melon, Salted Egg and Century Egg Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and clears internal heat

⏱ 40 min 3–4 bowls

Tomato, Carrot and White Kidney Bean Pork Rib Soup

Tomato, Carrot and White Kidney Bean Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally enjoyed to quench summer thirst and support weight management

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup

Traditionally clears heat and supports urination during a feverish childhood cold

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

American Ginseng, Goji and Baby Abalone Soup

American Ginseng, Goji and Baby Abalone Soup

Traditionally nourishes the liver, brightens the eyes and generates fluids to relieve thirst

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 3–4 bowls

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the bowel against heat and dryness

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 2 bowls

Mian Yin Chen Congee

Congee & Porridge

Mian Yin Chen Congee

Traditionally supports the liver and gallbladder

⏱ 45 min 1 pot (2–3 bowls)

Five-Seeds Soup

Five-Seeds Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and strengthen the lower back

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 2–3 bowls

Ginseng, Walnut and Partridge Soup

Ginseng, Walnut and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to warm and support the lungs and kidney and ease wheezy breathing

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 2–3 servings

Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup

Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup

Traditionally used to gently warm and ease the chills of an early wind-cold cold

⏱ 35 min 2 small bowls

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support the lungs and kidneys and ease a weak, lingering cough

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a weak, underweight child

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and settle loose stools

⏱ 50 min about 3 bowls

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease chest fullness

⏱ 30 min 3 to 4 servings

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to support kidney yin and yang and help manage blood sugar

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 pot (a 7-day course)

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidney and strengthen tendons and bones

⏱ 3 hr 30 min about 4 bowls

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

⏱ 55 min 2 servings a day

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally resolves phlegm, eases a cough and harmonises the stomach

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat from the digestive tract; nourishing for the whole family

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls