Ginkgo Nuts and Ginseng Chicken Soup

Author: Anita Jacobson

Categories: Soup

Cuisines: Chinese

Ingredients: Chicken

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 free range chicken (Indonesian: ayam kampung), cut into 4-8 pieces
• 30 ginkgo nuts (Chinese: bai guo)
• 2 tablespoon ginseng
• 20 dried lotus seeds (Chinese: lian zi)
• 10 dried jujube fruit (Chinese: hong zao)
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 liter water

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain all the dried herbs to remove dust and dirt.
2. Place all ingredients in a soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
3. Remove from heat and serve warm.