On quiet evenings, this is the kind of sweet soup that gently fills the kitchen with warmth.
There’s no rush — just a pot slowly simmering on the stove, steam rising, and time moving a little more softly.
I remember this soup appearing at home whenever the weather shifted.
Not because it was something special, but because it was familiar.
Pears carefully peeled, snow fungus torn by hand, red dates counted one by one.
No measuring cups, no timers — only habit and care.
Now, when I make it myself, I let it simmer while the house grows quiet.
By the time it’s ready, the soup feels round and gentle, as if it has absorbed the calm of the evening.
This is not a dessert meant to impress.
It’s a bowl of warmth, meant to be shared slowly.
Snow Pear, Snow Fungus, Lily Bulb & Red Date Sweet Soup
Ingredients
Steps
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Preparation
Soak the snow fungus in water until fully expanded. Remove the hard core and tear into small pieces.
Rinse red dates briefly. Rinse lily bulbs clean.
Rub the pears gently with a little salt, rinse well, then peel.
Place peeled pears in water to prevent browning.
Keep the pear peels aside. Remove the core and seeds from the pears.
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Boil the peer peels
Place pear peels into a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until fragrant.
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Add main ingredients
Add pears, snow fungus, red dates, lily bulbs, and rock sugar. Bring back to a boil.
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Slow simmer
Lower the heat and simmer gently for about 60 minutes, until the ingredients are soft and the soup is naturally sweet.
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Serve
Turn off the heat. Enjoy warm, or let it cool and serve chilled.
Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
- Pear peels add fragrance, but must be cleaned thoroughly.
- Prevent browning by soaking peeled pears in water.
- Enjoy in moderation — this soup is best as an occasional comfort dessert, not for daily consumption. • Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. If refrigerated, consume within 2 days.
