Walnut Chestnut and Lotus Root Tonic Soup.

Walnut can improve appetite, enhance body energy and blood circulation. Note that if you cannot bear the slight bitterness from Jujube pit, you have to remove the pit from Jujube.

There is a bitter germ inside the lotus seed that is usually removed before sold. If you are preparing this for young children or people who could not stand bitterness, check and remove them if you see any remaining green embryo in the center.

(Questions about the ingredients? Check out Lotus Seeds / Chinese herbs and Asian Ingredients .)

Ingredients (yield 6-8 servings):

• Walnut 80g
• Lotus Root 600g
• Lotus Seeds 80g
• Chestnuts 300g
• Ten seeded red dates
• One dried orange peel
• 20 cups of water

Directions:

1. Wash all ingredients. Cut lotus root into chunks. Check lotus seeds to remove the green germs. 
2. Place one dried orange peel in big pot with 20 cups of water and bring to boil. 
3. Add all ingredients into the boiling water. Cook on medium heat for 20 min. 
4. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer 3 hours. 
5. Serve.