Sweet soup is a popular dessert in Vietnam and especially it is suitable for enjoying in hot summer. Red bean soup is very delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients ( for 8 people) 

1 cup redbeans

1⁄4 cup lotus seeds

1⁄3 cup brown sugar

Directions 

Soak seeds, and beans overnight (minium 12 hours).

Combine beans and 7 cups water in large pot.

Bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cook uncovered until beans are tender and the liquid has reduced by 3 cups, about 2 hours.

Add the lotus seeds and cook until almost tender, about 20 minutes longer. Divide soup among 8 soup bowls and serve.