Old cucumber soup is very popular with many Chinese families as it is touted to have many health benefits.

It helps to eliminate body heat, has anti-ageing properties, good for the skin and rich in nutrients.
Old cucumber is “cooling”, consuming it will counter the “heat” in our body. This soup is good especially on days when the weather is hot and humid.
Chinese believed that drinking soups regularly will boost our body’s immune system, dispel heat and toxins.
The slow and long cooking make this soup taste robust and potent. This is a rich and full-flavored soup.