Lotus seeds are mild in nature and have a bitter taste. They have the effects of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the kidneys, as well as calming the heart and soothing the mind. Lotus seed porridge is nutritious and has a sweet taste, which is loved by many people. So can lotus seeds be used to make soup? What can lotus seeds be cooked with?
Yam, Lotus Seed, and Pork Rib Soup
Ingredients
1 piece of yam, 30g fresh lotus seeds, 400g pork ribs, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 2 teaspoons of salt.
Instructions
1. Rinse the lotus seeds and blanch the pork ribs, then rinse them clean.
2. Put the blanched pork ribs and fresh lotus seeds into boiling water, add rice wine, and cook for about 25 minutes.
3. Stew the pork rib soup, add yam, and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
Effects: Invigorates the spleen, nourishes the stomach, and calms the heart.
Lotus Seed and Chicken Soup
Ingredients
60g lotus seeds, 2 fresh chicken wings, 2 fresh chicken feet, seasoning as needed.
Instructions
1. Soak the lotus seeds in water for half an hour.
2. Peel and remove the green core from the soaked lotus seeds.
3. Cut the chicken wings and chicken feet into pieces, and slice 4 pieces of ginger.
4. Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the chicken wings and chicken feet for a moment, then rinse off the foam.
5. Take a stewing bowl, put in the chicken wings, chicken feet, ginger slices, and enough water.
6. Cover the stewing bowl and put it in a pressure cooker with enough water. Cook until the steam comes out, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 25 minutes.
7. After releasing the pressure, open the lid and season with salt and chicken powder.
Effects: Invigorates the spleen, stops diarrhea, and strengthens the kidneys.
Longan and Lotus Seed Soup
Ingredients
15g longan, 15g lotus seeds, white sugar as needed.
Instructions
1. Put the lotus seeds in a small saucepan with water and cook for half an hour until they start to bloom, then add the longan.
2. Cook for another 5 minutes and add white sugar before serving.
Effects: Nourishes the heart, calms the mind, invigorates the spleen, and strengthens the kidneys.
Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup
Ingredients
200g soaked Tremella mushrooms, 30g dried lotus seeds, 100g rock sugar.
Instructions
1. Rinse the Tremella mushrooms and lotus seeds.
2. Put all the ingredients in a clay pot.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer until the Tremella mushrooms and lotus seeds become soft and sticky.
Effects: Nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, calms the mind, and invigorates the spleen.
Red Bean, Lotus Seed, and Poria Soup
Ingredients
50g red beans, 10g poria, 30g lotus seeds, a small amount of rock sugar.
Instructions
1. Clean the red beans, poria, and lotus seeds.
2. Put them in a stewing pot, add boiling water, and cook over high heat for 30 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Let it cool, then add rock sugar to taste.
Effects: Invigorates the spleen, eliminates dampness, promotes diuresis, reduces swelling, and strengthens the kidneys.
Can Lotus Seed Soup Be Consumed the Next Day?
It depends on the situation.
If the lotus seed soup has not been contaminated or spoiled after being consumed on the same day and is stored properly, it can be consumed the next day. In hot summer weather, it is recommended to store lotus seed soup in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling due to high temperatures. However, it is important to note that people with weak spleen and stomach should avoid consuming excessively cold lotus seed soup to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort.
