Various dried herbs are added to a chicken broth to promote general health and wellness. Besides that, it is low calorie, satisfying, and tastes good.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb chicken (e.g. 3 skinless chicken thighs)
- Astragulus (replenish the Qi)
- Dried Wild Yam slices (Strengthens lungs, tonifies the Qi, spleen, and kidneys)
- Dried Lotus Seeds (nutritious, expels heat)
- Codonopsis (Qi tonic, boosts energy, but in a mild way)
- Dried Longan (“dragon eye”, helps with sleep, anxiety)
- Dried Goji Berries (aka “wolfberry”, reduce blood glucose, improves eyesight)
- Dried Wood ear fungus (source of minerals, improves circulation)
- Dried Lily bulb (relieves coughs, moisten lungs, calms the spirit)
DIRECTIONS
- Put the skinless chicken into Instant Pot
- Add a small handful of each ingredient
- Add water to top fill line
- Cook on “steam” mode for 10 minutes
- Natural release for about 2 hours
See photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dAFgBNqESEXAuFa29
See common Soup Ingredients at:
http://www.chinesesouppot.com/category/2-common-ingredients