Gingered Chicken Soup

A friend was in China and felt stressed and tired. She was offered a gingered chicken soup that re-energized her. Here’s the simple recipe.

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds chicken wings and legs
8 cups of water
1/2 cup rice wine
A few slices of fresh ginger, peeled and lightly smashed

RECIPE

Put the chicken in a large pot. Add water, rice wine and ginger.

Bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, skimming as necessary.

Pour soup through sieve, removing the chicken and ginger.

Pour soup into bowls, return the chicken to each and serve immediately.

“La fille prodigue ”

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