What kind of sweet soup is suitable to drink in autumn and winter?
Autumn and winter are dry seasons, and with less physical activity, it's even more important to nourish the body with soups and broths. Snow pears are a commonly used moisturizing ingredient in autumn and winter. What exactly are the benefits of snow pears for the body? Let's take a look.
Benefits of eating pears in autumn and winter: 1. Replenishes water
Autumn weather is dry, and pears are juicy and have little residue. They contain more than 85% water and are even known as natural mineral water. Pear soup can replenish the body with extra water.
Benefits of eating pears in autumn and winter, part 2: Relieves cough and reduces phlegm
Pears are rich in glucose, fruit acids, iron and other trace elements, dietary fiber, and vitamins A, B, and C. They have the effects of quenching thirst, relieving cough and phlegm, and moisturizing the lungs and relieving dryness.
Benefit 3 of eating pears in autumn and winter: Relieves angular cheilitis (cracked corners of the mouth).
Many people experience cracked corners of the mouth during autumn and winter, which is often due to a deficiency in vitamin B2. Pears are rich in vitamin B2, which can help prevent cracked corners of the mouth and also promote healthy nail and hair growth.
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Nourishing Soup Recipe 01: Stewed Pear with Fritillaria and Rock Sugar
Benefits: Fritillaria cirrhosa moistens the lungs and relieves cough. Steamed pears make a wonderful nourishing dessert for autumn and winter. However, be aware that Fritillaria cirrhosa is cold in nature and should not be consumed in excess. Also, stewed pears with rock sugar and Fritillaria cirrhosa is only suitable for hot coughs; it should not be used for cold coughs.
Ingredients: 1 pear, 5-8 fritillaria bulbs, 4-6 rock sugar cubes
practice:
1. Peel the pear, cut it open from the top third, remove the core, and then put in the fritillaria cirrhosa and rock sugar.
2. Put the top half of the pear back on and secure it with toothpicks. Then place it in a bowl, making sure the pear won't wobble.
3. After preheating the steamer, put the pears in the steamer and steam over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes.
Nourishing Soup Recipe 02: Rock Sugar, White Fungus, and Snow Pear Stew
Benefits: Rock sugar has the effects of promoting body fluid production, moistening the lungs, clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. Rock sugar with snow pear has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough. White fungus has the effect of moistening the lungs and nourishing yin, and is a good ingredient for moisturizing the skin. Rock sugar, white fungus and snow pear stew helps to clear heat and relieve cough, and is also suitable for pregnant women.
Ingredients: 1 pear, 1 white fungus, a handful of rock sugar, a small handful of goji berries
practice:
1. Soak the white fungus until softened, wash it clean, and dry it.
2. Wash the pears, peel them, and remove the cores.
3. Place the pears in a clay pot, add the white fungus and rock sugar, add water and cook for about 20-30 minutes.
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Nourishing Soup Recipe 03: Pear Soup for Cough Relief and Throat Soothing
Benefits: Pears help relieve coughs and soothe the throat, while dried tangerine peel can strengthen the spleen and resolve phlegm. However, those with stomach heat should add a little less.
Ingredients: 1 pear, 25-30g sugar, 30g lotus seeds, 10-15g dried tangerine peel, 30g lily bulbs, 10g goji berries
practice:
1. Soak lotus seeds in water for 10-15 minutes. Add lotus seeds to a pot of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Add pear, rock sugar, and lily bulbs;
3. After bringing to a boil over high heat, add dried tangerine peel, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 minutes. You can taste it halfway through and add more rock sugar if it is not sweet enough.
4. Finally, add the goji berries and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
Nourishing Soup Recipe 04: Rock Sugar Pear Water
Benefits: Rock sugar pear water has the effects of clearing the heart and lungs, promoting bowel movements, relieving cough and dryness, and detoxifying. Note that cooking the pears with the peel and core will make the water slightly thicker and the color better.
Ingredients: 3 pears, rock sugar (to taste)
practice:
1. Soak the pear in water first, and add a little salt to clean the whole pear;
2. Peel the pear (don't throw away the peel), cut it into chunks, and don't throw away the core either;
3. When the water in the pot starts to bubble, add the pear flesh, peel, and core to the pot at the same time.
4. Keeping the heat low will help maintain the clarity of the pear broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add rock sugar to taste until dissolved.
Nourishing Soup Recipe 05: Monk Fruit Stewed Pear Water
Benefits: Monk fruit moistens the lungs, promotes saliva production, and clears the intestines. When combined with pear juice, it can dispel internal heat and autumn dryness, making it suitable for pharyngitis and cough.
Ingredients: 1/5 monk fruit, 1 pear, rock sugar to taste
practice:
1. Wash and core one pear, cut it into small pieces, and place it in a bowl;
2. Add 1/5 of a monk fruit;
3. Add 1 small bowl of water;
4. Place the whole bowl in a pot and steam for 1 hour. It can be served hot or cold.
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Nourishing Soup Recipe 06: Peach Gum and Pear Soup
Benefits: The translucent peach gum has a soft and chewy texture. Stewing it with pear soup can enhance the flavor. In addition to moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough, it also has beauty benefits.
Ingredients: 10g peach gum, 10g snow lotus seeds, 1 pear, rock sugar to taste
practice:
1. Soak the peach gum overnight until it swells, then rinse it clean to remove impurities.
2. Peel and dice the pear; soak the goji berries in cold water briefly.
3. Put peach gum and pear into a pot, add enough water and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 30 minutes; add rock sugar and goji berries, and simmer for another 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
Nourishing Soup Recipe 07: Snow Pear and Chrysanthemum Tea
Efficacy: Snow pear promotes saliva production, relieves cough, moisturizes dryness, and resolves phlegm; while chrysanthemum also has the effects of clearing heat, improving eyesight, and detoxifying. The combination of the two not only moisturizes dryness, resolves phlegm, and clears heat and relieves fire, but is also most suitable for drinking when the body is inflamed.
Ingredients: 1 pear, 1 chrysanthemum, rock sugar to taste
practice:
1. Wash the pears, remove the cores, and cut them into small pieces (with the skin on); wash the chrysanthemums and set aside.
2. Put an appropriate amount of water in a pot, add the pear chunks, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the chrysanthemum flowers and simmer for another 15 minutes.
3. Finally, add rock sugar and continue to simmer over low heat until the rock sugar dissolves. It is then ready to drink.
