This exquisite soup marries the sweet, slightly earthy flavors of jujube (red dates) and the silky, gelatinous texture of tremella mushrooms, with the subtle crunch of lotus seeds and the antioxidant-rich goji berries, creating a harmonious blend of tastes and textures. Beyond its comforting taste, this soup is a nutritional powerhouse. Jujubes and goji berries are celebrated for their high vitamin C content, supporting immune health, while tremella mushrooms are revered for their beauty-enhancing properties, including promoting skin hydration and elasticity. Lotus seeds add a wealth of benefits, from protein to magnesium, aiding in heart health and relaxation.
This soup isn’t just a meal; it’s a nurturing experience for the body and soul, perfect for revitalizing oneself any day of the year.
Golden Elixir: Jujube Lotus Seed Soup with Goji Berries
Description
Savor the harmonious blend of sweet jujubes, silky tremella, crunchy lotus seeds, and antioxidant-rich goji berries in this traditional Chinese soup. It's not only a comforting treat but also a nutritional powerhouse, perfect for boosting immunity, skin health, and relaxation. This delectable dessert soup can be made in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Instructions
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Bring 12 cups of water to a boil.
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Add in 1/3 cup of dried Goji Berries.
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Add in 1/2 cup of dried Lotus Seeds.
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Add 1 cup of dried Jujube (about 15 Jujube).
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Add 3 piled up cups of dried Tremella Mushrooms.
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cover with lid and let it boil for 25 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup of Rock Candy and let it boil another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Â
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Serve either hot or chilled.
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Nutritional Benefits:
This Jujube Lotus Seed Soup with Goji Berries is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. Lotus seeds are a good source of protein and essential minerals, jujubes are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and goji berries are known for their immune-boosting properties. This soup is a great way to nourish your body and satisfy your sweet cravings in a healthy way.
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Sodium 17mg1%
- Potassium 204mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.2g5%
- Dietary Fiber 30g120%
- Sugars 25.69g
- Protein 16g32%
- Calcium 165.3 mg
- Iron 2.8 mg
- Magnesium 1.72 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Nutrition Disclaimer:
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
