SWEET AND SOOTHING SOUPThis soup is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and it is so simple to make! Yellow mung beans support Stomach function and help guide toxins out of the body.TEN MINUTE TARO AND LEEK SOUPTaro root is harvested in the fall and is great to promote a healthy digestive system. The leeks will support your Liver while seaweed will help the Kidney.AZUKI RED BEAN SOUPRed bean soup is both a popular snack and a sweet dessert soup. Azuki beans benefit the heart and aid digestion, relieves edema, invigorates blood circulation, promotes urination, and clears heat. Tangerine peel’s warm essence helps to clear phlegm and eliminate dampness in the Stomach and upper abdominal area. Lotus seeds nourish and calm the Heart, strengthen the digestive organs, and benefits the Kidneys.KALE AND LENTIL SOUPThis soup is warming on a cold winter afternoon. It can be easily made with either leftovers or fresh ingredients in just about fifteen minutes. Kale’s bitter taste is beneficial to the Heart. In addition, mushrooms help cleanse the body and lentils help remove dampness, leading to better digestion and energy flow.SWEET PEANUT SOUPThe sweetness of the rock candy and the peanuts both support the digestive system. Because peanuts grow in the earth, they benefit the Stomach and Spleen, the organs associated with the Earth element in Five Element Theory. CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUPCauliflower is good for Kidney energy. As with all other recipes, the butter and cream can be omitted for a dairy-free but still creamy and delicious version.BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUPTry this flavorful way to prepare butternut squash soup, which benefits your digestive organs, specifically the Spleen and Stomach, as it is harvested in the fall and is orange, a color associated with the element Earth (associated with the Spleen in Five Element Theory). For a dairy free version, omit the butter and cream.WHITE FUNGUS SOUPThese ingredients can be found in an Asian market for this fabulous sweet soup that is easy to make. White fungus, or Bao Mu Er, is traditionally used for sweet soups and desserts. It has no flavor but is deliciously crunchy and is good for the Lung. The rock candy benefits the Lung, Stomach, and Spleen, lotus seeds strengthen Spleen and Kidney function, and the Chinese red dates give this soup a sweet essence, good for digestion! HOT AND SOUR VEGETABLE SOUPThis soup takes a bit of work; however, for those that love hot and sour – it’s well worth it! According to TCM, the sour taste supports Liver function and the spicy taste supports the Lung! White fungus, celery, and hot sauce also support Lung function. Feel free to replace the selected vegetables and/or add additional ones.
