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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
On hot summer days, you need a refreshing dish. Today, TasteVN will guide you on how to make a delicious and nutritious beauty soup to supplement nutrients for you. Let’s go to the kitchen and make this soup dish right away!
Ingredients for Beauty Soup For 3 people
Dried red dates 50 gr Lotus seeds 50 gr Lotus root 100 gr Carrot 100 gr Fresh shiitake mushrooms 50 gr Green peas 50 gr Corn 1 ear Coriander a little Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Salt/ sugar a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good fresh lotus seeds
- You should choose fresh lotus seeds with a shiny outer layer, ivory or dark yellow color.
- It’s best to buy lotus seeds that have not been shelled yet, as they will still retain their freshness.
- Do not choose lotus seeds with a dark brown outer layer or those that are deformed, not round and plump.
See details: How to choose good fresh lotus seeds
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Good carrots are those with a moderate size (not too large or too small), with a smooth and shiny skin. When held, they feel firm and heavy.
- It is advisable to choose carrots that have a natural orange color, with green leaves still attached firmly to the root.
- Avoid purchasing carrots that have strange shapes, bruised stems, or wilted parts, and those with dark spots; if pressed, they should not indent easily.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
How to choose delicious red apples
- When buying red apples, you can look at the skin of the apple. Choose apples with a uniform reddish-brown skin; depending on the season, they may be bright or slightly dark. However, if the apple’s color is too dark and turns black, it is advisable not to buy it.
- Additionally, red apples with many wrinkles on their skin, thin skin, and a light brown core when squeezed, with chewy flesh, will be very sweet. Usually, smaller, wrinkled red apples are sweeter than larger ones.
How to choose fresh and delicious lotus roots
- To buy fresh and delicious lotus roots, you should choose those with thick and short segments, intact roots, and not bruised or damaged.
- For stir-fry dishes, you should choose 9-hole lotus roots because they have a crunchy texture and sweet taste. 9-hole lotus roots usually have a silvery-white, smooth outer skin.
- You should avoid buying lotus roots that are not intact as they are likely to contain parasites and bacteria inside.
How to choose fresh shiitake mushrooms
- When buying fresh shiitake mushrooms, you should look for ones shaped like an umbrella, without any bruises.
- Choose mushrooms that are of moderate size, with short stems, tightly closed caps, and a slightly yellow-brown color.
- Limit choosing mushroom caps that are dark brown as they may be poisonous.
How to make Nourishing Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak red dates in water for about 15 minutes, then rinse several times with water and drain.
Peel the carrots, wash them clean, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Peel the lotus roots, wash them clean, and cut them into pieces, and cut the corn into pieces about the length of a finger.
Wash the shiitake mushrooms, lotus seeds, and green peas clean and drain, and wash the coriander.
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Cooking Soup
Gradually add into the pot: lotus root, corn, lotus seeds, shiitake mushrooms, and 1 liter of water, cover it, and place it on the stove to cook over medium heat until boiling.
Next, add red dates, carrots, and peas into the soup pot, continue to cover and cook until boiling, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
Finally, season with 1/2spoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste, and then turn off the heat!
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Completion
You ladle the soup into a bowl and add a bit of cilantro on top, and it’s ready to enjoy.
