Herbal Chicken Soup


Ingredients
Běi Qí (北芪) 6g*
Dǎng shēn (当参) 15g*
Huái Shān (淮山) 11g*
Wolfberries (枸杞子) 23g
Yù Zhú (玉竹) 23g
1.5 litres water
1/2 chicken, skin removed
salt (optional)

*approximately 3 pieces

Directions
1. Blanch chicken in boiling water for a few minutes. Drain & set aside.
2. Boil blanched chicken and the rest of the ingredients in water. After coming to a boil, simmer on low heat for at least an hour. You can also double boil or slow cook.
3. Season with salt if necessary. Serve with hot, fluffy rice.