Chinese Red Bean Soup

Sweet soups are a staple in Chinese cuisine, where along with savory soups they are served throughout the meal, or as a snack. Red bean soup is perfect for cold fall and winter days. Made with red azuki beans, dried tangerine peel and dried lotus seeds, it’s believed to be very yang or warming. (For the beauty-conscious, it’s also rumored to be great for getting rid of dark circles under the eyes!) This sweet soup can be served hot or cold.

Other Chinese recipes using Azuki Beans

• Sweet Red Bean Soup – the soup is liquified, giving a smoother texture
• Mooncakes – made with sweet red bean paste

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