Chinese Mixed Fruit Soup (Vegan)

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Unique Glossy Texture: Unlike typical dessert soups, the use of sweet potato starch creates a stunning, crystal-clear “geng” (thickened soup) that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
• Naturally Light & Soothing: This five-ingredient wonder is fat-free, gluten-free, and incredibly gentle on the palate, making it the perfect restorative dessert.
• Versatile & Seasonal: You can use almost any fruit in your pantry—from classic apples and bananas to sophisticated Asian pears or jujubes—to create a custom bowl every time.

Key Ingredients

• Sweet Potato Starch: The secret to the signature “glass-like” transparency; using cornstarch will result in a cloudy soup rather than the traditional translucent finish.
• Rock Sugar: Provides a clean, mellow sweetness that doesn’t overpower the natural floral notes of the fresh fruit.
• Black Sesame Seeds: Adds a tiny pop of earthy contrast and visual elegance to the glossy, pale soup.

✅Quick Tips: Always mix your starch with cold water into a smooth slurry before adding it to the pot to ensure a silky, lump-free consistency.

Key Steps

• #1: Chose a variety of fruits, but banana and apple is a must!

• #2: Flash-Cook the Fruit: Briefly simmer your fruit to soften the texture while maintaining their vibrant color and fresh shape.

Chinese Mixed Fruit Soup (Vegan)

This recipe uses sweet potato starch to create a signature jelly-like texture that perfectly coats fresh fruit. It is a light, naturally gluten-free dessert that captures the clean, regional flavors of my hometown.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Vegetables Courses: Desserts, Soup & Stews Recipe Keys: Q Quick & Easy

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 3

Ingredients:

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• ½ cup sweet potato starch
• 1 cup water
• Any choice of your fruit (Banana, apple, dates, raisin, pear)
• 1 rock sugar
• A pinch of black sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix sweet potato starch with water until smooth. Set aside.
2. Prepare fruit of your choice (classic fruit soup always has apple and banana sliced）
3. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add rock sugar. Stir until dissolved.
4. Add your fruits of choice and cook for about 1 minute. If using dates, let them simmer a little longer.
5. Lower the heat and slowly pour in the starch mixture, stirring continuously. The soup will thicken almost immediately.
6. Continue stirring until everything is evenly cooked and the texture becomes silky, glossy, and slightly translucent.
7. Remove from heat and serve warm. Top with black sesame seeds if desired.

Keywords: Healthy dessert, fruity, quick n easy