LOTUS ROOT SOUP.

Lotus root soup is a much loved soup, this soup cooking in your kitchen gives off a very nice aroma. You can use dried or fresh lotus roots, they are equally good. If you use the dried roots ( you can buy this in a packet)you have to first boil it in a pot of water for 5 mins. Throw out the water, rinse and add to soup pot.
In the soup pot add bones, some dried squids, the cut up lotus roots and boil, then simmer for 2 hrs, add some red dates, simmer 1/2 hr. salt to taste and serve.

Grandmothers say, this soup helps with balancing the Yin and Yen in your body.

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