Greenbrier and Lotus Root Pork Soup

Effects
Clears heat and summer heat, relieves coughing and dampness, builds the spleen and improves appetite. It is recommended for those suffering haematuria and constipation related to summer heat, loss of appetite and related syndromes.

Ingredients
Greenbrier rhizome 50g, fresh lotus root 300g, lean pork 200g, fresh coix 40 – 60g, adsuki bean 60g, hyacinth seed 30g, salt to taste.

Preparation
1.Rinse the various ingredients. Slice the lotus root and the pork.
2.Place all the ingredients together in a pot with an adequate amount of water, and simmer for 2 hours.
3.Add salt to taste and serve.

Tips for a Healthy Life
Vegetarians may replace the pork in the recipe with 200g of groundnuts or soya beans.