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What kind of soup is suitable to drink in winter?

May 08, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the human body is susceptible to cold invasion during winter, which may easily lead to problems such as reduced immunity and slower blood circulation. Therefore, one can choose soups with warming and nourishing properties that help dispel cold and enhance immunity, such as angelica and lamb soup, wolfberry and red date chicken soup, Chinese yam and pork rib soup, radish and beef soup, and lotus root and pig trotter soup. To prevent discomfort caused by cold temperatures in winter, it is also important to add clothing in a timely manner.

Generally, during winter, one can choose from soups such as Angelica and Lamb Soup, Goji Berry and Red Date Chicken Soup, Yam and Spare Ribs Soup, Radish and Beef Soup, and Lotus Root and Pig Trotters Soup. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Angelica and Lamb Soup

Angelica, as a traditional Chinese herb, has functions of nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain. Lamb is rich in protein, fat, and various minerals, and can warm the middle jiao, dispel cold, invigorate qi, and replenish deficiency. Combining the two not only enhances the body's cold resistance during winter but also promotes blood circulation and improves symptoms such as cold hands and feet.

2. Goji Berry and Red Date Chicken Soup

Goji berries are rich in various vitamins and minerals and have effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, improving vision, and enriching blood. Red dates can invigorate the middle jiao, replenish qi, enrich blood, and calm the mind. When stewed together with chicken, this soup not only enhances nutritional value but also effectively improves pallor and fatigue caused by qi and blood deficiency in winter.

3. Yam and Spare Ribs Soup

Yam is rich in mucilaginous proteins, amylase, and other nutrients, which can strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the kidneys, and enrich essence. Spare ribs contain abundant calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals that contribute to bone health. This soup enhances spleen and stomach functions and promotes nutrient absorption, making it especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach function in winter.

4. Radish and Beef Soup

Radish has the effects of aiding digestion, resolving phlegm, relieving qi stagnation, and widening the chest, which can alleviate bloating and indigestion caused by excessive eating in winter. Beef is rich in protein, iron, and other nutrients, and can warm and nourish the spleen and stomach, invigorate qi, and enrich blood. Combining the two ingredients both nourishes the body and promotes digestion.

5. Lotus Root and Pig Trotters Soup

Lotus root is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and can clear heat, promote body fluid production, cool the blood, and stop bleeding. Pig trotters are rich in collagen and various amino acids, which can moisturize the skin and enhance skin elasticity. This soup not only improves dry skin during winter but also boosts the body's immunity.

In daily life, to prevent discomfort caused by cold weather in winter, it's also important to dress warmly in a timely manner, especially protecting vulnerable areas such as the head, neck, and feet, to prevent colds and joint pain.

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