Sweet Red Bean Soup

Sweet Red Bean Soup (Hong Dou Tang) is a classic Chinese dessert soup made primarily from adzuki beans, often sweetened with rock sugar and sometimes enhanced with ingredients like lotus seeds, dried tangerine peel, or tapioca pearls. It originates from Chinese cuisine and is particularly popular in regions like Guangdong and Fujian, as well as in Taiwan and across East Asia.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the beans and added sugar, with a modest amount of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, providing key nutrients like iron, potassium, and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	7 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Folate	120 mcg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg

Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food often served warm during festivals or as a soothing dessert, symbolizing good luck and reunion. Nutritionally, adzuki beans are notably high in folate and are considered one of the most protein-rich legumes.