Women are the beings who most need to replenish their blood. Menstruation, childbirth, and miscarriages can cause significant blood loss, and once anemia sets in, it can lead to irregular menstruation, premature aging, and endocrine disorders. Therefore, replenishing blood and regulating menstruation is an urgent matter for women. Below, we recommend several nourishing soup recipes for regulating menstruation and replenishing blood...
Astragalus and Eel Soup
Ingredients: 500g of eel, 30g of astragalus root, a little ginger, red dates, salt, MSG, and pepper.
Method: Wash the astragalus root and red dates. Clean and gut the eel, then cut it into pieces. Heat oil in a wok, add salt, then add the eel and ginger, stir-frying until the eel is half-cooked. Add the astragalus root, red dates, and eel to the pot. Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours. Season with salt, MSG, and pepper.
Effects: This soup can both replenish qi and nourish blood, and also has a certain beautifying effect. It is especially suitable for women who suffer from poor complexion, low spirits, and constant fatigue due to long-term qi and blood deficiency.
Red Date and Chinese Yam Soup
Ingredients: 10 red dates, about 300g of Chinese yam, some longan pulp, and white sugar.
Method: Soften the washed red dates in advance. Peel the Chinese yam and cut it into small pieces. Then, put both in water and bring to a boil, cooking until they are soft. At this point, add the longan pulp and half a spoonful of sugar to the pot and bring to a boil again. Turn off the heat once the longan pulp is soft and serve.
Effects: Red dates replenish blood and qi, while Chinese yam strengthens the spleen and protects the stomach. These two beauty superfoods, combined with the super-moisturizing longan, make a delicious and nourishing soup.
Black Chicken and Chinese Yam Soup
Ingredients: Black chicken, Chinese yam, goji berries, carrot, scallion, ginger.
Method: Cut the black chicken into pieces. Peel and cut the Chinese yam and carrot into cubes. Cut the scallion into sections and slice the ginger. The black chicken must be placed in cold water to expel any impurities. Blanch the chicken over high heat to remove the blood foam. Remove the chicken, drain the water, and rinse it with hot water to remove any surface foam. Add water to the pot, bring to a boil, then add the chicken pieces, scallion, ginger, and a splash of Shaoxing wine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes. Add the goji berries and a pinch of pepper and salt to taste. Add the Chinese yam and simmer until it is just tender (do not overcook to prevent nutrient loss). Add the carrot and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving in a bowl.
These are all nourishing soups suitable for women's blood replenishment. They can not only replenish blood but also nourish the body well. If you feel your body is weak, instead of taking medicine, why not try these delicious and healthy soups?