Green bean soup in summer is a great way to cool off for every household. Green beans have the magical effect of cooling, benefiting Qi, clearing heat, and moistening the throat, which plays a significant role in preventing heatstroke. Green bean soup can also help alleviate mild poisoning.
Green beans have high nutritional value, with protein content higher than chicken, calcium 7 times that of chicken, iron 4.5 times that of chicken, and phosphorus more than chicken. These have a significant impact on promoting and maintaining the body’s life development and various physiological functions. During the hot weather in summer, both adults and children lose their appetite. At this time, consuming more green bean soup can not only cool off but also increase the body’s nutrition.
When your appetite is poor due to the heat, consume more of it. The calcium and iron in green beans are 7 times that of chicken. Not only does it supply calcium and iron, but it also helps eliminate age spots, making you look young at the age of 40 with smooth and fair skin like a young girl.
【Green Bean Kelp Soup】
Main ingredients: 1 piece of kelp, 100g green beans
Auxiliary ingredients: appropriate amount of water, appropriate amount of rock sugar
Process:
Clean the green beans and soak them in water overnight. When purchasing green beans, they don’t have to look too beautiful. I like to buy those green beans from elderly ladies on the street, even though they may have more impurities, eating them is very reassuring. Wash them several times to remove the withered ones floating on the water surface.
Rinse the kelp, soak it thoroughly in clean water until it softens, then wash the surface and cut into strips.
Put the soaked green beans in an electric rice cooker, set to porridge mode, cook the green beans until they bloom, approximately half an hour, then add the kelp strips and cook for another hour.
According to your preference, you can add rock sugar for seasoning. In summer, consuming rock sugar has a better cooling effect. If you want to achieve better weight loss effects, it’s recommended to omit the rock sugar.
The cooling power of green beans lies in the skin, while the detoxifying effect lies within. Therefore, if you just want to cool off, rinse the green beans, boil them vigorously for about 10 minutes, do not overcook. The resulting soup will be bright green and clear. You don’t need to eat the beans when drinking it to achieve a good cooling effect. If you aim for heat clearing and detoxifying, it’s best to cook the beans until soft. The resulting green bean soup will have a cloudy appearance, with a weaker cooling effect but stronger detoxification properties. In the case of organophosphate poisoning, lead poisoning, alcohol poisoning (drunkenness), or taking the wrong medication, before seeking medical attention, consuming a bowl of green bean soup can be used as an emergency treatment. Individuals who work in toxic environments or have contact with toxic substances should regularly consume green beans for detoxification and health maintenance. Regular consumption of green beans can supplement nutrition and enhance physical strength.
