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Hairy Melon, Tofu & Fresh Fish Soup

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support calcium intake, and nourish after surgery or childbirth

In short: Hairy Melon, Tofu & Fresh Fish Soup is a soup that traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support calcium intake, and nourish after surgery or childbirth. It is most often made for digestive wellness, women's wellness, children's wellness. Total time about 60 min. Key ingredients: firm tofu, ginger.

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
Makes
0.9–1.2 L
Hairy Melon, Tofu & Fresh Fish Soup

Why people make this soup

Sometimes the best food therapy is the simplest. When fresh small sea fish is first pan-fried until golden before being simmered, it releases collagen and fat that turn the broth a beautiful milky white — rich, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. The combination of fresh fish for protein and calcium, tofu for plant-based calcium and protein, and hairy melon for its gentle, spleen-supporting sweetness makes this a remarkably nutritious soup with minimal preparation. It is one of Nourilo’s top recommendations for anyone recovering from an operation, preparing for or recovering from childbirth, or simply wanting a wholesome family meal.

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