Introduction: Once the start of autumn passes, our health regimens as women need to be prioritized! It is often said, “food supplements are better than medicinal ones.” During this seasonal transition, I have carefully curated five nourishing and delicious soups that not only enhance your complexion but also make you look youthful. Additionally, as you indulge in these delightful dishes, you can subtly nurture your body. Why not enjoy both?
-Red Date, Goji Berry, and Silver Ear Soup-
Benefits: Red dates nourish the blood, goji berries support the liver and improve eyesight, while silver ear mushrooms are excellent for lung health. Together, they not only enhance your complexion and radiance but also relieve discomfort caused by autumn dryness.
Ingredients: 10 red dates, a small handful of goji berries, half a silver ear mushroom (soaked and torn into small pieces), appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Instructions: Clean the red dates and goji berries, place them together with the silver ear mushroom in a steaming bowl, add appropriate amount of water, and steam for about 2 hours until the silver ear is soft and chewy. Finally, add rock sugar to taste. A bowl of crystal-clear red date, goji berry, and silver ear soup will warm your body and beautify your skin, sweetening your heart.
-Black Sesame and Walnut Drink-
Benefits: The golden combination of black sesame and walnuts not only benefits the brain and prevents dementia, but also promotes healthy hair, giving you lustrous and shiny locks for a youthful and vibrant appearance.
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of black sesame, a few walnuts (shelled), one cup of milk or soy milk, a little honey (optional).
Instructions: Place the black sesame and walnuts in a blender and grind them into a fine powder. Then, pour in the milk or soy milk and mix well. If you prefer sweetness, add an appropriate amount of honey for flavor. A cup of aromatic and smooth black sesame walnut drink in the morning will keep you energized throughout the day.
-Red Bean and Job’s Tears Soup-
Benefits: Red beans invigorate the spleen and relieve dampness, while job’s tears promote water metabolism and reduce swelling. Combined, they effectively improve issues related to excess moisture and bloating in the body, helping you achieve a lighter physique and enhanced beauty.
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of red beans, appropriate amount of job’s tears (soaked for a few hours), suitable amount of rock sugar or brown sugar.
Instructions: Place the red beans and job’s tears in a pot, add enough water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the red beans bloom and the job’s tears are soft and chewy. Finally, add rock sugar or brown sugar to taste based on personal preference. A warm bowl of red bean and job’s tears soup is a great companion for health preservation in autumn.
-Angelica and Astragalus Chicken Soup-
Benefits: Angelica nourishes the blood, while astragalus invigorates the qi. When simmered with chicken, this combination not only replenishes qi and blood to enhance your constitution but also alleviates symptoms of anemia and qi deficiency in women, allowing you to radiate health from the inside out.
Ingredients: A few slices of angelica, appropriate amount of astragalus, half a old hen (or a few chicken legs), a few slices of ginger, appropriate amount of salt.
Instructions: Clean and chop the old hen, place it in a pot with angelica, astragalus, and ginger, then add appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, skim off any foam, reduce to low heat, and simmer for about 1-2 hours until the chicken is tender. Finally, season with salt to taste. A pot of aromatic angelica and astragalus chicken soup is both nourishing and delicious.
-Lily and Lotus Seed Soup-
