A comforting, savoury and earthy soup infused with traditional Chinese herbs. Simmered gently until the chicken is tender and infused with the aroma of herbs.
Chinese herbal chicken soup
Description
A comforting, savoury and earthy soup infused with traditional Chinese herbs. Simmered gently until the chicken is tender and infused with the aroma of herbs.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the chicken leg quarters and pork bones (or lean pork). Blanch for 3-5 minutes until much protein/scum floats to surface. Drain and discard the blanching water.
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In a large clean pot, add the blanched chicken, pork bones/pork, and sliced ginger. Rinse the herbal ingredients quickly, then add them (except the goji berries).
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Add 10-12 cups water. Bring to a boil.
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Once boiling, skim off any foam or scum. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot with lid. Let simmer for 2.5-3 hours, or until the chicken is fall-apart tender. (Keep the heat gentle to avoid excessive evaporation and tough chicken.)
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After 2.5-3 hours, add the goji berries. They only require a few minutes to rehydrate.
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Season with salt to taste. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 730kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27g42%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 195mg65%
- Sodium 730mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 97g194%
- Vitamin C 10 mg
- Iron 12 mg
- Vitamin E 8 IU
- Vitamin K 5 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- You may leave out the pork bones or lean pork if you prefer not to use pork.
- The herbal ingredients can often be found at Chinese supermarkets or online; ensure their quality and read labels.
- Keep the simmer gentle — not a rolling boil — for best texture and to preserve soup volume.
- If using a whole chicken or other pieces instead of leg quarters, adjust cooking time as needed.
- Suitable for cooler weather or when you want a nourishing soup.
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