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Whole Chicken Soup with American Ginseng

Whole Chicken Soup with American Ginseng
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This whole chicken ginseng soup is one of the most luxurious Chinese herbal soups. It is full of health benefits such as strengthening immunity, calming the mind and nervous system, and supporting heart health.

Recipe
PRE TIME: 10 min
COOKING TIME: 40 min
TOTAL TIME: 50 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 1 Whole Chicken
  • 1 Qt. Water
  • 2 Stalks American ginseng
  • 3 Slices Dried Chinese yam
  • 3 Oz. Ham
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dried goji berries
Directions:
1
Use a medium-sized casserole, put the chicken into the pot, pour in water, add American ginseng, Chinese yam, and ham. Turn on high heat first, after it boils, remove the foam and scum floating on the surface of the water.
2
Reduce heat and simmer for 35-40 minutes. Add goji (wolfberry) and cook for additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve warm.
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