Tonic Herbal Chicken Soup (Solomon’s Seal & Codonopsis)
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A traditional Chinese medicinal soup designed to restore energy (Qi) and hydration (Yin) after staying up late. It features a gentle herbal blend that clears dryness and soothes fatigue.
- Time
- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and slow cooker
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- East Asian
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg
- 40 g
- 10 g
- 1.5 kg
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 2.81 kg before cooking, which is about 700 g per serving.
Steps
Blanch the chicken pieces in boiling water for 3-5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse the chicken under cold water.
Rinse the Codonopsis (Dang Shen), Solomon’s Seal (Yu Zhu), and red dates under running water to remove any dust.
Place the blanched chicken, Codonopsis, Solomon’s Seal, and red dates into a large soup pot or ceramic slow cooker.
Pour in 1.5 liters of water, ensuring all ingredients are fully submerged.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours. If using a slow cooker, set to high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Add the goji berries during the last 10 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming too sour or mushy.
Season with salt to taste before serving hot.
Notes
This soup is particularly beneficial for those experiencing 'heatiness' or fatigue from lack of sleep. Codonopsis is a milder alternative to Ginseng, making it suitable for most body types.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 727
- Protein
- 56 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
- Fat
- 45 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
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