Lotus root soup with red beans recipe

I discover this lotus root soup recipe in the October 2007 issue of Mother & Baby. It is listed as appropriate for pregnant ladies. It is supposed to serve 6, so increase or decrease ingredients accordingly. I added some extra notes in brackets. Ingredients 1 lotus root with 2 or 3 sections 200g red beans (or adzuki beans) 4 honey dates 2 litres chicken stock salt and pepper to taste Directions Wash and soak the red beans overnight. Drain before use Clean lotus root and rinse well, slice and set aside (soak in water with a splash of vinegar to keep it from browning) Bring chicken stock to a boil, add the red beans and cooke at high heat for 15 minutes Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour Add lotus root and honey dates. Continue to simmer for 2 hours Add salt and pepper to taste before serving