Name: CALMING CHICKEN AND LOTUS SEED SOUP
Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs or legs, chopped into small pieces; 2 teaspoons of oil; ¼ cup of flour; 6 cups of boiling water; 6 shitake mushrooms, cut into strips; handful of lotus seeds; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1 teaspoon of mushroom seasoning; Splash of wine; 2 tablespoons of soy sauce; Escarole or other leafy green, chopped

CALMING CHICKEN AND LOTUS SEED SOUP

The lotus seed and mushrooms will strengthen the Spleen and Kidney which will have a calming impact on the Heart.

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Yields1 Serving

2 chicken thighs or legs, chopped into small pieces

2 teaspoons of oil

¼ cup of flour

6 cups of boiling water

6 shitake mushrooms, cut into strips

handful of lotus seeds

1 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of mushroom seasoning

Splash of wine

2 tablespoons of soy sauce

Escarole or other leafy green, chopped

If you are using lotus seed, soak them for 5-10 minutes in hot water.

Dust the chicken with the flour and set aside.

Heat a large pot and add the oil, garlic and ginger. Do not allow them to turn brown.
Next, add the chicken pieces. Allow one side to turn slightly brown.

Pour the hot water over the chicken then add the mushrooms, lotus seed and salt.
Lower the flame and cover. Allow to cook covered for 20-30 minutes.

Next, add the mushroom seasoning, soy sauce and wine and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
Taste for saltness adjusting to your taste.

Add the escarole or other leafy green.
Serve

CategorySoups

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