Fresh Pork Liver, Spinach, Red Date & Goji Berry TCM Soup

Fresh Pork Liver, Spinach, Red Date & Goji Berry TCM Soup

A nourishing, gently warming traditional Chinese soup that supports Blood, Qi, and overall vitality.

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

• 250–300 g fresh pork liver, thinly sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
• 6–8 red dates (Hong Zao), pitted
• 1 tablespoon goji berries (Gou Qi Zi)
• 3–4 slices fresh ginger
• 5 cups water or light homemade broth
• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• A few drops sesame oil (optional)

Preparation

• Rinse the pork liver under cold water and slice thinly.
• Soak the sliced liver in cold water for 15–20 minutes to remove excess blood. Drain well.
• Rinse red dates and goji berries gently.
• Wash spinach and cut into large sections.

Cooking Instructions

1. Bring 5 cups of water or broth to a gentle boil.
2. Add ginger slices and red dates. Simmer for 10 minutes to release their flavor.
3. Add the pork liver slices and cook for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through (do not overcook to keep it tender).
4. Add goji berries and spinach. Cook another 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts.
5. Season with salt, optional Shaoxing wine, and a few drops of sesame oil.
6. Serve warm.

Effects/Benefits

Fresh Pork Liver (Zhu Gan) – Nourishes Liver Blood, supports vision, and helps restore vitality in cases of Blood deficiency.

Spinach (Bo Cai) – Nourishes Blood and Yin while moistening dryness and gently clearing Heat.

Red Dates (Hong Zao) – Tonifies Spleen Qi, nourishes Blood, and harmonizes the overall formula.

Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi) – Nourish Liver and Kidney Yin, support Essence, and benefit the eyes.

Fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) – Warms the middle, aids digestion, and promotes smooth circulation of Qi.