After a sultry summer, autumn is finally here. We must drink some soup quickly to remove moisture, moisten the liver and lungs, and replenish qi and blood. Otherwise, it will be dry and unbearable after autumn, and it will be easy to suffer from insomnia, irritability, and internal heat. If you are sick, today we will teach you how to make 3 seasonal health soups, which can be simmered quickly and save energy and effort!

Lotus root and hoof flower soup

The elderly at home often say that after the beginning of autumn, we should eat some "free food" to clear away the heat of summer. Lotus root is one of the "free food", which is just right. It is also a fresh seasonal vegetable. Making pig's trotters soup not only clears away heat and removes dampness, but also beautifies and replenishes qi and blood~

Method:

1. Blanch pig's trotters in cold water

Shave and clean the fresh pig's trotters, chop them into 3-5 cm long pieces, blanch them in a cold water pot, keep the fire high until the water boils, and the blood in the pig's trotters is blanched out. The process takes about 5 minutes.

2. Prepare lotus root, green onion and ginger

For lotus root, noodle lotus root is generally chosen. It tastes soft and glutinous when stewed and is more delicious. When buying, pay attention to choosing the darkest and thickest lotus root joints. Usually it’s lotus root. Cut the lotus root into medium-sized pieces and prepare the ginger and green onions.

3. Rinse the pig's trotters after blanching them

Rinse the blanched pig's trotters with a faucet to remove any foam on the meat.

4. Put on the stew pot

You can cook it in a pressure cooker, casserole, or multifunctional electric cooker. First put ginger slices and 2-3 green onions at the bottom of the pot. If you like strong flavors, You can add star anise and chili shells. Then put the pig's feet, add water, and cover the ingredients by about 5-10 cm, and prepare to make soup.

5. Stew over high heat

It is more convenient to use an electric pot. Just add the lotus roots for the last 40-30 minutes. First bring the stove casserole to a boil over high heat, then turn to medium to low heat for 20 minutes, add the lotus roots, and finally cook for 20 minutes to finish. It is more troublesome to use a pressure cooker. It is recommended to cut the lotus root into large pieces and put it in together. After inflating the lotus root, turn it to medium-low heat and pressure it for 20 minutes before it is cooked.

6. Tips

In addition to lotus roots, you can also add corn and peanuts to replenish Qi; you must add enough water before stewing the meat, and try not to add water halfway to ensure the original flavor of the soup. If the soup is boiled dry, it is best to add boiling water. This is Huahua’s experience~

Double Red Pumpkin Blood Replenishing Soup

Pumpkin is a good thing. It is mild in nature and moisturizes the spleen. Add sweet potatoes. Red dates replenish qi, blood and nourish the spirit, suitable for women, the elderly and children. And this soup is simple and convenient, you can make it every day, it’s a breeze!

Method:

1. Prepare the ingredients

Cut the pumpkin and sweet potato into 2-3 cm thick pieces, and soak the red dates in warm water for about 20 minutes.

2. Boil soup

First put water in the pot, add 20g of rock sugar (according to personal preference), and red dates. After boiling, add pumpkin and diced sweet potatoes, bring to a boil again, and then turn Simmer over low heat for 10-20 minutes until cooked through.

3. Tips

Double red pumpkin soup is very suitable for drinking as porridge. Friends who want to seize the time and save some firepower can cut the pumpkin and sweet potato into smaller pieces for easier cooking. Cook it thoroughly~

Adenophora lily moistening lung soup

In summer and autumn, if you have a strong internal fire, loss of appetite and energy, you must drink some soup that nourishes the lungs and stomach. It is an excellent combination with lily for health. It can also be combined with figs, wolfberries, barley, lotus seeds, meat... both sweet and savory!

Method:

1. Prepare the ingredients

Nowadays, these medicinal ingredients can be bought in supermarkets. Just weigh a little and it will be enough for several meals. After all, they are cooked The nutrients that come out are all in the soup.

2. Blanch the ingredients

Some friends may think these things taste a bit strange. Huahua has tried it. You can boil water first to filter out the sour gas, and then there will be no strange smell. Erla~

3. Secondary cooking

First boil a pot of hot water, add the ingredients to the boiling water and cook for 30 minutes. The cooked soup will be transparent and sweet. You can also add some barley, red dates, lotus seeds, etc. according to your personal preference. You can also add hen, duck, and pork bones for cooking.

4. Tips

If you want to cook it with meat, you can add some orange peel, which will taste more delicious and the meat will rot more easily.