Those who have to socialize extensively often suffer from unbalanced diet that leads to erratic metabolism that weakens the body. Here is a soup I came across that helps to calm upset stomachs resulting from irregular sleeping routine and relieves cough.

Suitable for those with weak stomach and bronchus

Ingredients:

• 5 maces (Approx 18.9g) American ginseng
• 3 apples, stems & cores removed and cut into pieces
• 2 snow pears, stems & cores removed and cut into pieces
• 1 mace (Approx 3.8g) Fritillaria bulb (Chuan bei)
• 8 dried figs
• 3 maces (Approx 11.3g) sweet almond
• 2 maces (Approx 7.6g) bitter almond
• 4 honey dates
• Approx 300g lean meat
• Water

1. Rinse all ingredients and set aside.
2. Scald lean meat in boiling water for 5 minutes, without cutting into pieces.
3. Place all ingredients in a pot with 3000ml water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then, turn to low heat and simmer for 3 hours.
4. Turn off heat and season with salt (optional).

Naturally sweet in taste.