Traditional Stewed Pear Soup

YIELD： 2 Servings

COOKING TIME： ～40 mins

When your throat feels dry or the weather turns dry and warm, a bowl of Traditional Stewed Pear Soup is the perfect remedy. Made with juicy Chinese pear, white fungus, black plums, red dates, and tangerine peel, this light yet nourishing soup soothes the lungs and hydrates the body. With its clear golden color and gentle fragrance, it’s a comforting treat for your loved ones—or a moment of warmth for yourself. 🍐✨

Ingredients

• 1 Chinese pear
• 1 small piece of white fungus
• 2 black plums (Wu Mei)
• A handful of goji berries
• 3 red dates
• 1 small piece of dried tangerine peel
• Rock sugar to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Soak the white fungus: Soak the white fungus in warm water for 15 minutes until fully expanded. Tear into small pieces.
2. Prepare the pear: Wash, core, and cut the Chinese pear into bite-sized pieces.
3. Assemble ingredients: Add the white fungus, pear pieces, black plums, red dates, and tangerine peel into a stew pot.
4. Add water: Pour in purified water, just enough to cover all the ingredients.
5. Simmer: Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 40 minutes to extract the essence.
6. Finish: After turning off the heat, add the goji berries and stir gently. Serve warm.

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