Brown sugar, lotus seed and lily bulb sweet soup

What the tradition says

The tradition holds that this is 補氣血、安神 (that it supplements qi and blood and settles the spirit) and 紅糖 is treated as warming across the confinement repertoire.

Method

1. Simmer the lotus seeds until soft.
2. Add the lily bulb and cook a few minutes more.
3. Stir in the 紅糖 at the end and serve warm.

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