In my hometown, spices are everywhere. They're not just ingredients for cooking; they're also natural remedies. Almost every day, I prepare herbal drinks.
Today, with the weather colder than usual—though locals would call it cool, and Europeans might find it warm—I decided to make something soothing. The ingredients and steps are simple, easy enough to prepare while lounging on the couch and watching TV.
It’s these little things, like sipping a warm herbal drink, that make life feel calm and grounded.
Pear Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pear
1 cinnamon stick
A few slices of ginger
3-4 cloves
1 cup of water
Honey to taste
Instructions:
- Peel the pear and cut it into 8 equal pieces.
- Thinly slice the ginger.
- Insert cloves into the pear pieces.
- In a pot, add water, ginger slices, and the cinnamon stick.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the pear slices and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered to let the flavors infuse.
- Sweeten with honey before serving.
Cloves and ginger are like a superhero duo in the spice world. Cloves, with their tiny yet powerful presence, are packed with antioxidants. They help fight inflammation, freshen your breath, and even ease toothaches. Plus, their aroma? A hint of nostalgia, like your grandma’s secret tea recipe.
Then there’s ginger—bold, fiery, and always ready to save the day. It kicks nausea to the curb, aids digestion, and warms you up like a cozy blanket.
So...
Drinking the pear soup felt like a warm hug on a cold, rainy day. The gentle aroma of cinnamon and cloves reminded me of quiet mornings, the kind where the world feels slower. The sweetness of the pear wasn’t overpowering—it was just enough to make me smile. And the ginger? It brought a subtle warmth, like a whisper telling me everything would be okay. As I sipped, I felt comforted, like sitting by a fire, wrapped in a blanket of calm.
