Hypertension Health Soup Series (VI): From Almond and Pork Lung Soup to Celery, Enoki Mushroom, and Pork Trotter Soup

Almond and Pork Lung Soup [Ingredients]1 pork lung, 15-20g of apricot kernels. [Instructions]Rinse the pork lung thoroughly with water, slice it, squeeze out the foam from the trachea, and place it in an earthenware pot with the apricot kernels and water. Simmer and season to taste. [Benefits]Suitable for dry coughs caused by the dry autumn and winter climate.

Lotus Seed Heart and Jujube Soup [Ingredients]5g lotus seed hearts, 10 jujubes. [Instructions]Remove the pits from the jujubes, add them to the lotus seed hearts and water, and bring to a boil. [Benefits]Calms the mind and soothes the nerves, protects the liver and stomach. Suitable for patients with hypertension, fatty liver, chronic gastritis, etc.

Poria, Jujube, and Lean Pork Soup [Ingredients]100g Poria, 100g Euryale ferox, 50g jujubes, 200g lean pork, water as needed. [Instructions] ① Wash and slice the lean pork; wash and pit the jujubes; wash and mix the Euryale ferox and Poria, then wrap them in a gauze bag. ② Put all the ingredients into a pot with water and bring to a boil. After boiling, simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Remove the gauze bag, add seasonings to taste, and serve. [Benefits]Lowers blood lipids and blood pressure; prevents arteriosclerosis. Suitable for patients with hypertension.

Sichuan Peppercorn and Tomato Soup [Ingredients]9g Sichuan peppercorns, 150g tomatoes, 1 egg. [Instructions]Simmer the Sichuan peppercorns in water for 20 minutes, then reserve one bowl of the peppercorn water. Sauté the tomatoes in sesame oil until they become a thick sauce, then add the peppercorn water. Once boiling, crack in the egg, and add salt and MSG to taste. [Benefits]Promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, strengthens the heart, and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, and myocardial strain.

Water Shield and Chicken Soup [Ingredients]175g fresh water shield from West Lake, 2.5g salt, 25g cooked ham, 350ml clear broth, 10ml rendered chicken fat, 50g cooked chicken breast, 2.5g MSG. [Instructions] ① Cut the chicken breast and ham into 6.5cm long strips. ② Bring 500ml of water to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add the water shield and, once boiling, immediately remove with a slotted spoon, drain, and place in a soup bowl. ③ Pour the remaining clear broth into a pot, add salt, bring to a boil, add MSG, pour over the water shield, then garnish with the chicken and ham strips, and drizzle with rendered chicken fat. [Efficacy]Suitable for hypertension.

Three-Shredded Seaweed Soup [Ingredients]25g seaweed, 20g bamboo shoots, 20g rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, 20g dried tofu, 500g chicken broth, 10g peanut oil, 5g soy sauce, 5g sesame oil, 2g salt, 1g MSG. [Instructions] ① Tear the seaweed into small pieces; wash the bamboo shoots and shred them along with the shiitake mushrooms and dried tofu. ② Heat peanut oil in a pot until it reaches 70% of its smoking point. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the seaweed, shredded bamboo shoots, shredded shiitake mushrooms, and shredded dried tofu. Bring to a boil, then add soy sauce, salt, and MSG. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve in a soup bowl. [Benefits]Suitable for hypertension.

Shepherd's Purse and Tofu Soup [Ingredients]150g shepherd's purse, 150g tofu, 20g dried shiitake mushrooms, 3g salt, a little sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch. [Instructions] ① Cut the tofu into cubes and set aside; soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water and cut into strips; wash and cut the shepherd's purse into sections and set aside. ② Add an appropriate amount of water to a 6-liter soup pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the tofu and shiitake mushrooms, season with salt, stir well, and cover the pot. Once steam appears, reduce the heat to low and continue heating. After 10 minutes, add the shepherd's purse and bring to a boil again. Thicken the soup with cornstarch slurry. Once the soup has thickened, drizzle with sesame oil and serve. [Benefits]Suitable for hypertension.

Winter Melon and Carp Soup [Ingredients]100g tender winter melon, 1 carp, 3g goji berries, 10g ginger, 20g Shanghai bok choy, 10g peanut oil, 6g salt, 3g Shaoxing wine, a pinch of pepper. [Instructions] ① Peel and seed the tender winter melon, then shred it; clean the carp; shred the ginger; wash the Shanghai bok choy. ② Heat oil in a pot, add the carp, and pan-fry over low heat until cooked through. Add the shredded ginger, pour in the Shaoxing wine, and add enough clear broth to cover. Cook until the soup turns white, then add the shredded winter melon, goji berries, and Shanghai bok choy. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 7 minutes. [Benefits] Winter melon can clear heat, resolve phlegm, promote urination, detoxify, and aid weight loss. It is suitable for pregnant women and people with kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease.

Celery, Enoki Mushroom, and Pig's Trotter Soup [Ingredients]300g celery, 300g enoki mushrooms, 200g pig's trotters, 1 carrot, 1 slice of ginger, salt to taste. [Instructions] ① Remove the leaves from the celery, wash and cut into sections; wash and peel the carrot, then slice; wash the enoki mushrooms and pig's trotters separately. ② Add water to a clay pot and bring to a boil. Add the carrot slices, pig's trotters, and ginger slices. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 90 minutes. Add the celery and enoki mushrooms and bring to a boil. Season with salt. [Benefits]Clears heat and detoxifies, lowers lipids and blood pressure, promotes diuresis and weight loss. Suitable for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obesity, etc.