Dried Tangerine Peel, Black-Eyed Bean, Peanut and Pork Bone Soup

Main Ingredients

• Pork spine (or pork scapula, marrow bone) 500g
• Black-eyed beans (Mung beans) 100g
• Peanuts (red-skinned preferred) 50g
• Dried tangerine peel (Chenpi) 1 piece
• Chicken feet 6-8 pcs
• Candied dates 2 pcs
• Fresh ginger 3-5 slices
• Salt to taste
• Water approx. 2.5-3L

Steps

1. Rinse black-eyed beans and peanuts, then soak in water for 1-2 hours. Soak Chenpi in water until soft, then scrape off the white pith. Slice the ginger. Cut pork spine into pieces, trim chicken feet, and wash thoroughly.

   

2. Place pork spine and chicken feet in a pot with cold water, add 2 slices of ginger. Bring to a boil, skim off foam, and boil for about 5 minutes. Remove and rinse with warm water, then drain.

   

3. Place all prepared ingredients (pork spine, chicken feet, black-eyed beans, peanuts, Chenpi, candied dates (if using), and remaining ginger slices) into a clay pot. Add water (approx. 2.5-3L). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until all ingredients are tender and the soup is rich and flavorful.

   

4. Add salt to taste 10 minutes before serving (adding salt too early toughens the meat). Stir well and serve hot.

   

TCM Notes

Strengthening the spleen, dispelling dampness & promoting diuresis (core benefit): Black-eyed beans are neutral in nature and sweet in taste, harmonizing the stomach and relieving dampness; peanuts and pork bones together promote calcium absorption. Together, they effectively eliminate internal dampness, improving symptoms of spleen deficiency such as fatigue, poor appetite, and loose stools. Moistening the lungs, nourishing the skin & strengthening the body: Peanuts moisten the lungs, resolve phlegm, and detoxify; chicken feet are rich in collagen and gelatin, adding richness to the soup and providing nourishing and beautifying effects; pork bones nourish the bone marrow, tonify qi, and invigorate blood. Regulating qi and harmonizing the stomach (core role of Chenpi): Chenpi regulates qi, strengthens the spleen, and dries dampness. Its aromatic properties remove the gamey smell of meat, making the soup more mellow. Its "qi-moving" effect also prevents the nourishing ingredients from stagnating in the middle jiao, promoting smooth qi and blood flow. High-quality protein and calcium: Pork bones and chicken feet provide animal protein, collagen, calcium, phosphorus, and other trace elements; black-eyed beans are rich in plant protein and calcium. The combination of animal and plant proteins offers complementary nutritional value.

Suitable for：Those with spleen deficiency and dampness, fatigue, weakness, or poor appetite with loose stools Those with general edema or difficult urination Those with sore lower back and weak knees Those with dry skin or seeking beauty and skin nourishment General population for seasonal dampness relief in spring and summer

Not suitable for：Those with high blood lipids, high blood sugar, or high uric acid (Use with caution!): This soup contains peanuts and pork bones, which are relatively high in fat and purines – people with "three highs" should consume with caution. Those with acute gout flare-ups (Avoid!): Pork bones, chicken feet, and peanuts all contain moderate purines – strictly avoid during acute attacks. Those with weak digestion (Use with caution!): Black-eyed beans and peanuts are rich in dietary fiber – excessive consumption may cause bloating and indigestion. Those with internal heat or prone to "fire" (Use with caution): This soup is rich and warming – excessive consumption may cause dry mouth, mouth ulcers, and other discomfort. Those allergic to peanuts (Avoid!): Peanuts are a common allergen – those with allergies should avoid. Those with severe kidney dysfunction (Under medical supervision): Those needing to control protein and potassium intake should consult a doctor.