Black Chicken Soup
Soup

Black Chicken Soup

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Easy
person 4 servings
Recipe
Black Chicken Soup

About This Recipe

This nourishing Black-Bone Chicken Soup with Chinese Yam, Red Dates, and Wolfberries is a comforting and nutrient-packed dish perfect for boosting vitality. Tender black-bone chicken is blanched to remove impurities, then slow-simmered with sweet red dates, antioxidant-rich wolfberries, fragrant ginger, and green onions for a deeply flavorful broth. The addition of Chinese yam adds a creamy texture and earthy sweetness, while a touch of Shanxi old vinegar brightens the soup with a subtle tang. Simmered for over two hours, this wholesome soup is rich in natural goodness—ideal for replenishing energy and warming the body. A deliciously balanced blend of savory, sweet, and herbal notes makes this recipe a revitalizing meal any time of year!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • Black-bone chicken 500g
The aromatics
  • Red dates 8 pieces (≈50g)
  • Wolfberries 10 pieces (≈5g)
  • Chinese yam 200g
  • Ginger 30g (sliced)
  • Green onions 30g (chopped)
The sauce & seasonings
  • Shanxi old vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash 8 red dates and 10 wolfberries in water.
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Step 2
Step 2
Prepare a few green onion segments and ginger slices.
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Step 3
Step 3
Cut the Chinese yam into chunks and soak them in water to prevent them from turning black if not using immediately.
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Step 4
Step 4
Cut the black-bone chicken into pieces.
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Step 5
Step 5
Blanch the black-bone chicken in hot water for 5 minutes, then remove the blood foam.
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Step 6
Step 6
Put the red dates, wolfberries, ginger, and green onions into a pot, boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 90 minutes. After 90 minutes, add the Chinese yam and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, add a small amount of Shanxi old vinegar and salt, and it’s done.
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Step 7
Step 7
The dish is ready, and it’s very nutritious!

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