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American Ginseng and Red Date Whelk Soup

A nourishing whelk soup traditionally valued for supporting qi and blood, benefiting the liver and kidneys, and strengthening the body.

3h 30m
Easy
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American Ginseng and Red Date Whelk Soup

Ingredients

whelk meat (shelled and cleaned with coarse salt) 200 g
American ginseng (washed and sliced) 15 g
red dates (washed and pitted) 4
ginger slices 5 g
salt a pinch

Instructions

1

Step 1

Shell the whelks and rub the meat clean with coarse salt.

2

Step 2

Wash and pit the red dates; wash the American ginseng and slice it.

3

Step 3

Bring the water in a pot to a rolling boil, add all the ingredients and boil for 10 minutes, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 3 hours. Season with salt to taste and serve.