Root Harmony Soup

A gentle, grounding blend of cooling + blood‑nourishing roots 🌿🥕

This soothing root‑based soup brings together daikon, beetroot, carrot, ginger, and red dates — a classic combination in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting balance and gentle cleansing 🌿.

Daikon helps clear heat and move stagnation, beetroot nourishes the Blood, carrots support healthy digestion, ginger adds warming harmony, and red dates replenish Qi + vitality. Together, they create a comforting, grounding broth that feels both light and deeply nourishing ✨.

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Root Harmony Soup

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 Chinese Radish (Daikon), peeled & chopped

2. 1 Beetroot, peeled & chopped

3. 1 Large Carrot, peeled & chopped

4. A handful Chinese Red Dates

5. A few pieces Fresh Ginger

6. 8 cups water

7. Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Peel and chop all vegetables into large chunks.

2. Place vegetables and water into a pot.

3. Use scissors to snip red dates directly into the pot.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

5. Season with salt and serve warm.

photo and recipe inspiration to Dr. Terry Long