10/10/2025
White Wood-Ear Beauty Soup(A Hormone-Balancing Tonic for Fall)
This gentle and elegant soup has been treasured in Chinese kitchens for centuries. Often sipped under the soft glow of autumn moonlight, it nourishes yin energy, moisturizes the lungs, and helps restore feminine balance. Think of it as nature’s beauty elixir, comforting, hydrating, and healing from within.
Ingredients:
1 large piece dried white wood-ear mushroom (also known as snow fungus)
8–10 lotus seeds
6 red dates (jujubes), pitted
6 dried lychees
2 tablespoons goji berries
3 cups filtered water
1–2 tablespoons raw honey (add after cooking, when the soup is warm, not hot)
Instructions:
Soak the wood-ear mushroom in warm water for 30–40 minutes until fully expanded and tender. Trim the tough center and tear the rest into small, bite-sized pieces. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water to a gentle boil. Add lotus seeds, red dates, and dried lychees. Simmer for about 25 minutes. Add the softened white wood-ear mushroom and continue to simmer another 15 minutes, until the soup turns silky and slightly thickened. Stir in goji berries and cook another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the soup cool slightly before adding honey for a touch of natural sweetness.
Healing Notes:
White wood-ear mushroom hydrates and supports skin elasticity while balancing hormones.
Lotus seeds calm the heart and mind, helping with sleep and mood swings.
Red dates and goji berries boost energy, nourish the blood, and brighten the complexion.
Dried lychees bring warmth and vitality, especially for women during seasonal transitions.
To Serve
Enjoy warm weather, especially on cool autumn evenings.
