Tea tree mushroom and chestnut chicken soup is a nutritious and delicious traditional home-cooked dish.
Materials Required:
Half a hen (about 500 grams).
60 grams of dried tea tree mushrooms.
300 grams of fresh chestnuts.
1 piece of ginger. 8 red dates.
Goji berries to taste. Salt to taste.
Appropriate amount of water. Steps:
Preparation
Soak the dried tea tree mushrooms in warm water for 1 hour, then cut off the roots, wash the sediment, drain and set aside.
Wash the fresh chestnuts with water, put them in a pot and boil them with water for 5 minutes, peel off the shell and inner skin while they are hot, and set aside.
Wash the hens, chop them into moderate chunks and set aside.
Peel and slice the ginger, wash the red dates and goji berries and set aside.
Blanch: Put the chopped chicken pieces in cold water, add a few slices of ginger and a little cooking wine, bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, cook for 2 minutes, remove the chicken, rinse with warm water, drain and set aside.
Simmer
Take a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, and put the processed chicken pieces, tea tree mushrooms, chestnuts, red dates, and ginger slices into the casserole.
Bring to a boil on high heat, reduce the heat, cover the casserole, and simmer for 1 hour.
Pay attention to the condition of the soup in the pot, if you need to add water, please add warm water when it is hot, avoid adding cold water to affect the taste and nutritional value of the stew.
Season to taste: After 1 hour, add the goji berries and salt to taste, simmer for another 10 minutes, then turn off the heat. Other seasonings such as pepper and essence of chicken can also be added according to personal taste.
Serve: Put the stewed tea tree mushroom and chestnut chicken soup in a bowl, sprinkle with some chopped green onion or coriander and serve.
Tips:: In order to maintain the original flavor and nutritional value of chicken broth, it is recommended to use a casserole or clay pot for stewing. In addition, the heat should be controlled properly when simmering, not only to ensure that the ingredients are cooked thoroughly, but also to avoid the soup being too thick or thin. The simmering time can be adjusted according to individual tastes to achieve the desired texture and taste.
This tea tree mushroom chestnut chicken soup is not only nutritious and delicious, but also has a good tonic effect. Tea tree mushrooms are rich in a variety of amino acids and trace elements, which help to improve immunity;Chestnut is rich in starch, protein and fat, which has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach and tonifying the kidneyChicken contains a lot of protein and vitamins, which has a good tonic effect on the body. In the cold season, drinking a bowl of hot tea tree mushroom chestnut chicken soup can not only ward off the cold and warm up, but also enhance physical fitness and improve immunity. We hope you enjoy cooking and savoring this delicious home-cooked dish.