How to Make a Delicious Clay Pot Mushroom Chicken Soup?

Q: What is special about using a clay pot for this soup?
A: Clay pots retain heat well and can create a more intense flavor by slowly simmering the ingredients.

Q: Can I use any type of mushrooms?
A: Yes, but a mix of different mushrooms will give a richer flavor.

Q: Is it necessary to steam rice in the process?
A: Steaming rice is optional, but it pairs well with the soup for a complete meal.

Clay Pot Mushroom Chicken Soup

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Ingredients:

• Half a chicken, cleaned and chopped
• 1 pack of assorted mushrooms for soup
• Appropriate amount of vegetable oil
• Appropriate amount of cooking wine
• Appropriate amount of water
• Scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, to taste
• Fresh coriander, to taste
• Chicken essence, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients: soak the mushrooms in warm water. Prepare scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.
2. Add water and chicken pieces to a pot, along with cooking wine, and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Skim off the foam and remove the chicken.
4. Clean a heat-resistant clay pot, dry it, heat it, then add vegetable oil and sauté scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.
5. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry.
6. Add boiling water, bring to a boil then simmer on low heat.
7. Place a steamer over the clay pot, add washed rice and water in a bowl inside it.
8. Cover and let it steam over low heat for about an hour.
9. Midway, add the mushrooms and continue simmering.
10. After an hour, the steamed rice should be ready.
11. Add goji berries, salt, and other seasonings.
12. Add chicken essence.
13. Finish with fresh scallions and coriander, mix well, and serve.

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Nutrition:

• Rich in protein from chicken
• Variety of vitamins and minerals from mushrooms
• Beneficial for digestion and wellness