Dog days are the hottest time of the year, and they are also the time when people need to regulate their bodies and replenish their nutrients the most. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, dog days are the best period for "winter diseases and summer treatment", and through reasonable dietary conditioning, it can effectively remove moisture and heat in the body to achieve the purpose of health preservation. Here are six nutritious soups for dog days that are not only light on the fire, but also provide the nutrients your body needs.
1. Duck soup with winter melon
Winter melon has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, diluting water and reducing swelling, and old duck meat can nourish yin and nourish the stomach, replenish weakness and strengthen the body. The key to making this soup is the choice of ingredients and the heat. Choose fresh winter melon and tender duck, first blanch the duck to remove the smell, peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, and then put it in a stew pot together, add an appropriate amount of water and ginger slices, and simmer until the duck meat is cooked thoroughly and the soup is clear.
2. White fungus lotus seed soup
Tremella is known as the "crown of bacteria", which has the effect of moisturizing the lungs and nourishing the skin, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness; Lotus seeds can nourish the heart and calm the nerves, strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea. When making, first soak the white fungus, remove the hard stems, remove the lotus seeds, and then put them into the stew pot with an appropriate amount of rock sugar, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer until the white fungus is soft and glutinous, and the lotus seeds are ripe.
3. Bitter gourd pork rib soup
Bitter gourd is cold, has the effect of clearing heat and relieving heat, brightening the eyes and detoxifying; Pork ribs can replenish calcium, nourish yin and kidneys. When making, first blanch the pork ribs to remove the smell, remove the seeds of the bitter gourd and cut it into pieces, then put it into a stew pot together, add an appropriate amount of water and ginger slices, and simmer until the ribs are cooked thoroughly and the bitter gourd is soft and rotten.
4. Keel raw ground soup
The keel is the pig's backbone, which has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the muscles and bones; The raw land can clear heat and cool the blood, nourish yin and nourish the body. When stewing, first blanch the keel, wash and slice it raw, then put it into a stew pot together, add an appropriate amount of water and wolfberry, and simmer it until the keel is fully cooked, releasing a rich medicinal fragrance raw.
5. Mung bean winter melon soup
Mung bean is cool, has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis and swelling; Winter melon can clear away heat and relieve heat, dilute water and reduce swelling. The preparation of this soup is relatively simple, first soak the mung beans, peel and cut the winter melon, then put them in a stew pot together, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer until the mung beans bloom and the winter melon is soft and rotten.
6. Barley and red bean soup
Barley has the effect of strengthening the spleen and dampness, clearing heat and draining pus; Red beans can nourish blood and beauty, diuresis and reduce swelling. When making, first soak the barley and red beans separately, then put them in a saucepan together, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer until the beans are ripe and the soup is red and bright.