Goji Berry and Lotus Seed Snow Pear Soup
A delicate Chinese dessert soup featuring tender snow pear, soft lotus seeds, and sweet goji berries. This light, nourishing soup is perfect for a comforting treat any time of year.
Story
This classic Chinese dessert soup combines the subtle sweetness of snow pears with the earthy richness of lotus seeds and the gentle honey notes of goji berries. Serve warm on a chilly day or chilled during summer.
Ingredients
snow pears
2 medium (about 300g)
fresh lotus seeds
100g
goji berries
15g
water
800ml
Instructions
1
Prepare the fruit
Peel the snow pears and cut them into small, bite-sized cubes. Rinse the fresh lotus seeds and set aside.
2
Cook the base
Add the cubed pears and lotus seeds to a medium pot. Pour in the water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until the pears are tender and the lotus seeds have softened.
3
Finish with goji berries
Rinse the goji berries and add them to the pot. Continue simmering for 2 minutes until they plump up and release their deep red color. Remove from heat.
4
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, or let cool and refrigerate for a refreshing chilled dessert.
