Name: Cordyceps Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 800 grams Chicken (bone-in, chopped into pieces); 30 grams Dried cordyceps flowers; 6 pieces Dried red dates (jujubes); 1 tablespoon Goji berries; 4 slices Fresh ginger slices; 1.5 liters Water; 1 teaspoon Salt

Soups & Stews

Cordyceps Chicken Soup

This deeply restorative soup combines the earthy, nutty notes of cordyceps flowers with succulent chicken and aromatic red dates. A staple in traditional Chinese wellness, it offers a golden, savory broth that comforts the soul and nourishes the body with every spoonful.

Prep

15m

Cook

90m

Serves

Calories

310kcal

Qty	Ingredient
800 grams 800 g	Chicken (bone-in, chopped into pieces)
30 grams 30 g	Dried cordyceps flowers
6 pieces 6 pcs	Dried red dates (jujubes)
1 tablespoon 10 g	Goji berries
4 slices 15 g	Fresh ginger slices
1.5 liters 1.5 l	Water
1 teaspoon 5 g	Salt

2 Method

Step 1. Briefly rinse the dried cordyceps flowers under cool water and soak them in a bowl of fresh water for 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

Step 2. Blanch the chicken pieces in a pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes to remove blood and impurities. Drain the chicken and rinse thoroughly with cold water.

Step 3. In a large soup pot or clay pot, combine the blanched chicken, soaked cordyceps flowers, ginger slices, and red dates.

Step 4. Pour in 1.5 liters of fresh water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.

Step 5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 75 to 80 minutes.

Step 6. Add the goji berries and salt to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve the soup hot in individual bowls.

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Use a clay pot or ceramic slow cooker to extract the most flavor from the herbs and chicken bone marrow.
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Remove the chicken skin before simmering if you prefer a lighter, clearer broth with less oil.
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Do not discard the cordyceps flowers after cooking; they are fully edible and contain significant nutrients.
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For a more complex flavor, you can add two pieces of dried scallops (conpoy) during Step 3.

? FAQ

What are cordyceps flowers?

Unlike the expensive caterpillar fungus, cordyceps flowers are a cultured fungus that is rich in amino acids and vitamins, offering a similar nutty flavor at a fraction of the price.

Can I make this in a slow cooker?

Yes, place all ingredients except goji berries and salt in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, adding goji berries in the last 20 minutes.

Should I soak the red dates?

It is best to rinse them and remove the pits, as the pits are traditionally believed to be 'heaty' in Chinese medicine.

How long does this soup stay fresh?

You can store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to one month.