Herbal Chicken Soup

Name: Herbal Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 lbs whole bone-in chicken, cut in pieces; 8 cups water; 5 dried astragalus root slices, rinsed; 6 dried jujubes, pitted; 2 tbsp dried goji berries, rinsed; 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 1.5 tsp fine salt

A restorative Chinese soup featuring tender chicken simmered with traditional herbs including astragalus, jujubes, and goji berries. The clear broth is light, savory, and subtly sweet.

95 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs whole bone-in chicken, cut in pieces
8 cups water
5 dried astragalus root slices, rinsed
6 dried jujubes, pitted
2 tbsp dried goji berries, rinsed
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
1.5 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Blanch 3 lbs cut in pieces whole bone-in chicken in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse clean.
2

In a clean pot, combine 3 lbs cut in pieces whole bone-in chicken, 8 cups water, 5 rinsed dried astragalus root slices, 6 pitted dried jujubes, and 1 inch sliced fresh ginger.
3

Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and simmer on low for 60 minutes.
4

Add 2 tbsp rinsed dried goji berries and 1.5 tsp fine salt, continuing to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
5

Remove and discard dried astragalus root slices before serving broth and chicken warm.

Questions

How long does Herbal Chicken Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Herbal Chicken Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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