Spring is the season with the heaviest "dampness", especially in humid areas like Hong Kong. It can make people feel tired, heavy-headed, fatigued in the limbs, and even cause water retention or skin issues. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), "dampness burdens the spleen", so one of the key focuses for spring wellness is to eliminate dampness and strengthen the spleen. This article recommends a few simple and effective soups ideal for spring, along with some high-value electric soup cookers that make soup-making easy and cleanup simple!

Recommended Spring Dampness-Removing Soups

	Papaya, Coix Seed, and Red Bean Soup	Chayote, Sea Coconut, and Lean Meat Soup	Chayote, Chinese Yam, and Red Bean Rice Soup
Ingredients	1 papaya (preferably half-ripe) 30g raw coix seeds 30g red beans 2 honey dates 200g lean meat (e.g. pork shoulder) about 2500ml water	2 chayotes 15g dried sea coconut 10g each of southern and northern apricot kernels 2 honey dates 200g lean meat about 2500ml water	2 chayotes 1 fresh Chinese yam (or dried substitute) 20g red beans 20g white hyacinth beans 30g black-eyed peas 1 piece dried tangerine peel 1/4 cup japonica or pearl rice about 2500ml water
Preparation Method	Wash red beans and coix seeds, soak in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour Peel and deseed papaya, cut into pieces; wash honey dates; blanch lean meat and set aside Put all ingredients into a slow cooker or soup pot, add water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low for about 1.5 to 2 hours Add salt to taste before serving	Wash and cut chayote into pieces; blanch lean meat Rinse sea coconut and apricot kernels lightly; cut open honey dates Put all ingredients into a slow cooker, add water, bring to boil, then simmer on low for about 1.5 hours	Soak all beans for 1 hour; peel and cut chayote and Chinese yam into pieces Soften dried tangerine peel and remove the inner membrane; wash and drain rice Put all ingredients into a pot, bring to boil, then simmer on low for 2 hours
Effects and Benefits	strengthen the spleen and removes dampness, promot intestinal motility coix seeds and red beans are traditional ingredients for removing dampness, combined with papaya, help moisten intestines and aid digestion, suitable for daily consumption to reduce dampness or edema	moisten lungs and stops cough, remove dampness and strengthen the spleen chayote is rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, helping to clear heat and relieve summer heat sea coconut and apricot kernels help moisten dryness and relieve cough, making this soup ideal for damp-heat discomfort in spring	reduce swelling and removes dampness, strengthen the spleen and boosts qi, improve gastrointestinal discomfort and fatigue, especially suitable for people who eat out often or have little exercise red beans and black-eyed peas promote water metabolism and detoxification, while chayote helps promote qi circulation and relieve stagnation

2025 Popular Soup Maker Recommendations

Soups are great, but constantly watching the stove can be inconvenient for office workers or busy homemakers. A good electric soup maker that’s easy to clean and time-saving allows you to set timers and cook multiple dishes — making your life easier and your soups better!

Product	Features
MOKKO MK-387 Multi-function Universal Electric Boiler Cup (with tea compartment)	compact and small space, convenient and worry-free for constant temperature stewing constant temperature milking, plug-in heat preservation integrated design, good storage
GOLDEN WELL Black Crystal Ceramic Cooker (6L) / (8L)	6 automatic cooking program Program: soup, herbal tea, soup, stew, braise, keep warm pre-cooking time function
Imperial Pot Black Crystal Ceramic Cooker (6L) / (8L) / (9L)	inner pot is made of natural ceramic materials and fired at high temperature cooking is more healthy and delicious various cooking functions include Double-stewed Chinese Soup, Congee, Chinese Herbal Tea, Stew and Braise
Proluxury Multi-function Stew Pot (8L) / (10L)	6 automatic cooking functions: Rice, Soup, Porridge, Fast Stew, Slow Stew, Steam keeping warm mode for 9.9 hours after cooking, 9.9 hours preset function detachable SUS 304 stainless steel inner pot

Springtime Diet Tips

• Pair with a light diet: avoid greasy and raw/cold foods in spring to prevent excess dampness
• Exercise moderately： : sweating 10–20 minutes daily helps expel dampness
• Get enough sleep： : regular sleep schedule keeps the spleen and stomach functioning well, aiding natural dampness removal
• Stay hydrated： : spring is humid and causes sweating, water replenishment is also key

Why not take the weekend to make a pot of dampness-clearing soup using one of our recommended electric cookers? Cleanse your body from within and enjoy a refreshing spring!

Dampness in Spring Q&A

Q: What are the symptoms of excess dampness in spring?

A: When dampness is heavy in spring, common symptoms include feeling heavy-headed, fatigue in the limbs, water retention, bland taste in the mouth, poor appetite, and sometimes skin itching, acne, or digestive issues, all signs of internal dampness.

Q: Can I drink dampness-removing soup every day?

A: If the ingredients are mild (e.g. adzuki beans, coix seeds, chayote), you can drink it in moderation daily, but avoid overconsumption. It’s recommended to drink 2–3 times a week and observe your body’s response to avoid cooling the spleen and stomach too much.

Q: Is dampness-removing soup suitable for everyone?

A: Generally, healthy individuals can drink it. However, pregnant women, menstruating women, or those with weak digestion should avoid overly cooling ingredients (e.g. raw coix seeds). Opt for milder, spleen-strengthening versions or consult a TCM practitioner.

Q: What’s the difference between using an electric soup cooker and traditional stovetop cooking?

A: Electric cookers offer constant temperature control, timed cooking, and automatic keep-warm functions, ideal for busy households. While traditional stovetop cooking is more authentic, electric cookers are safer, more time-saving, and stable, less risk of burning or overcooking.

Q: Besides drinking soup, what are other ways to remove dampness?

A: In addition to drinking dampness-removing soups, you can also eat a light diet, avoid greasy and cold foods, engage in aerobic exercises (like walking or yoga), maintain good sleep and routines, or drink ginger tea or pu-erh tea to help the body expel dampness.