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.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Cooking Method: Vegetables

Courses: Desserts, Soup & Stews

Servings: 3

Description

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.

Ingredients:

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