Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that combines chicken with a variety of traditional Chinese herbs and ingredients. This soup is believed to have health benefits, particularly in boosting the immune system, enhancing vitality, and promoting overall wellness. It's commonly enjoyed in Chinese cuisine, especially during colder months or when one is feeling under the weather.
Common herbs used include: Ginseng, Goji Berries (Wolfberries), Angelica Root (Dang Gui), Dried Dates (Jujubes), Chinese Yam (Shan Yao), Astragalus Root (Huang Qi), Ginger.
Ingredients:
- 500g chicken meat, preferably bone-in for flavor
- 800ml to 1L water
- 10 dried mushrooms
- 5-6 dates
- 1 tablespoon goji berries
- 1 middle-sized piece of Dang Gui (Angelica Root)
- 3-4 slices Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)
- Salt, to taste
- Soy sauce, to taste
Instructions:
1. In a pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken meat to the boiling water and let it cook for a few minutes.
3. Take the chicken out and rinse any foam or impurities.
4. Place the chicken in a clean pot. Add muschrooms, dates, huang qi and dang gui to the pot.
5. Pour in water to cover all ingredients, add salt to taste.
6. Allow the soup to simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
7. Add goji berries abut 10-15 minutes before finishing cooking.
8. Season the soup with salt and soy sauce according to your taste preferences.
9. Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve hot.
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