The Zhuyu Soup consumed by commoners outside the city was once the costly Ginseng–Lotus Renewal Decoction of S…
The Zhuyu Soup consumed by commoners outside the city was once the costly Ginseng–Lotus Renewal Decoction of Silver Needle. During the Khitan invasion, Zhu Yu, seeking to save the people, labored to devise a new recipe, replacing rare ingredients with common herbs from household cupboards. To the surprise of all, its effects proved even greater than the original.