Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Autumn

    Yam, Goji & Lotus Seed Soup

    淮山枸杞蓮子湯 · Huái Shān Gǒu Qǐ Lián Zǐ Tāng

    Lung–Kidney DisharmonyNeutralCantoneseSoup
    Yam, Goji & Lotus Seed Soup — Chinese yam, lotus seed and goji cook slowly with chicken into a gentle cooler-season soup.

    Chinese yam, lotus seed and goji cook slowly with chicken into a gentle cooler-season soup.

    Prep
    15 min
    Cook
    2 h
    Total
    2 h 15 min
    Yield
    4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 500 g bone-in chicken thighs, blanched
    • 250 g fresh Chinese yam, chunked
    • 30 g lotus seeds, soaked
    • 15 g goji berries
    • 6 red dates, pitted
    • 3 ginger slices
    • 1.5 L water
    • Sea salt

    Method

    1. 1Simmer chicken, ginger, lotus seed and dates gently for 90 minutes.
    2. 2Add yam and cook for 25 minutes.
    3. 3Add goji for the final 5 minutes.
    4. 4Season lightly and distribute solids evenly between bowls.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~270 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~380 ml)

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    Dietary guidance only. Not a substitute for individualised clinical assessment or prescribed treatment.