Because of all the wonderful herbs added, this delicious soup is a qi tonic and blood tonic that can restore the body's resources. It has a good effect on brightening the eyes and slowing down the aging process. This recipe uses a 'black chicken' or 'silkie', which is considered very nourishing for the blood and essence and is available at specialty Asian markets. Locally, you can easily find it at Ranch 99 in El Cerrito or Concord, CA. You can also use a regular, organic chicken.
July 17, 2012
Classic Chinese Chicken Soup with Tonic Herbs (Astragalus, Codonopsis, Yam, Jujube)
Because of all the wonderful herbs added, this delicious soup is a qi tonic and blood tonic that can restore the body's resources. It has a good effect on brightening the eyes and slowing down the aging process. This recipe uses a 'black chicken' or 'silkie', which is considered very nourishing for the blood and essence and is available at specialty Asian markets. Locally, you can easily find it at Ranch 99 in El Cerrito or Concord, CA. You can also use a regular, organic chicken.
March 9, 2011
Chicken Soup with Ginseng, Angelica & Ginger (Ren Shen, Dang Gui & Sheng Jiang)
THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:
This is a nutritious tonic to promote qi and blood, improve bodily functions and energy. Overall blood tonic.
PER SERVING:
- Angelica (dang-gui) head 當歸頭- 5-10gram (too much will give the soup a bitter taste)
- Ginseng 人參 - 8gm (or substitute Codonopsis ‘Dang Shen’)
- Small Whole Chicken (about 1 lb., use black-meat chicken for best effects)
- Pitted red dates 紅棗 - 12 pieces
- Fresh Ginger 生薑 - 2 slices