Old Hen Herbal Soup
A traditional Chinese herbal soup made with old hen, codonopsis root, red dates, goji berries, and shiitake mushrooms, simmered to extract rich flavors and nutrients.
Nutrition· per serving · estimated
Ingredients8 items
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the old hen: remove the head, feet (cut off nails), and internal organs. Rinse thoroughly under running water to remove any blood.
- 2
If you prefer less oil in your soup, remove the skin and excess fat from the chicken.
- 3
Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Slice 3 pieces of ginger.
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Place the chopped chicken pieces and 3 slices of ginger into a pot with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Once boiling, remove any scum that floats to the surface. Continue to boil for 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the blanched chicken pieces and ginger from the pot and transfer them to a bowl of clean, cold water. Rinse them briefly.
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Cut the codonopsis root into smaller segments. Rinse the red dates and dried shiitake mushrooms.
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Briefly blanch the dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water for about 15 seconds, then drain.
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Place the blanched chicken, codonopsis root, red dates, and 3 fresh slices of ginger into a clay pot. Add 3000ml of water.
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Bring the soup to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, let it boil for 1 minute.
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Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours.
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After simmering, add the blanched shiitake mushrooms to the soup.
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Add the goji berries to the soup. Turn off the heat immediately, cover the pot, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Season the soup with salt to taste. Stir well and serve hot.
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