Chinese Chicken Soup (Bone Broth)
Warm, comforting, and full of deep homemade flavor, this easy Chinese chicken soup recipe is simmered slowly with ginger, mushrooms, and goji berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 kg chicken drumsticks (chicken legs)
5 dehydrated shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp dehydrated goji berries
6 cm fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 tbsp shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
½ tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
3 carrots, cut into chunks
3 litres water
Instructions
Step 1: Remove Impurities
Place the chicken drumsticks into a large pot and cover with enough cold water to fully submerge the chicken. Bring to a boil over high heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Clean the Chicken
Once boiling, impurities and scum will float to the top and the water will appear cloudy. Discard the water, rinse the chicken thoroughly under running water, and wash the pot clean.
Step 3: Prepare the Soup
Return the cleaned chicken drumsticks to the pot and add 3 litres of fresh water. Add shiitake mushrooms, goji berries, ginger slices, shaoxing wine, and salt.
Step 4: Simmer the Broth
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce to the lowest possible simmer. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for 1½ hours.
Step 5: Add the Carrots
Add the carrot chunks to the soup. Bring back to a gentle boil, then continue simmering over low heat with the lid on for another 30 minutes.
Step 6: Final Adjustments
Taste the soup and adjust salt if needed. Optionally skim excess fat from the surface before serving.
Notes
Blanching the chicken first helps create a cleaner, clearer broth.
Simmer gently instead of boiling rapidly for the best flavor and texture.
Dried shiitake mushrooms add rich umami depth to the soup.
Goji berries provide mild sweetness and traditional Chinese medicinal benefits.
This soup can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
Add noodles, bok choy, or tofu for a more filling meal.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/chinese-chicken-soup-bone-broth/
