Maitake, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Cordyceps Flower Chicken Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo had a little maitake left over from a relative’s gift, and maitake makes a wonderfully savory pot. Combined with lion’s mane mushroom and cordyceps flower in a chicken soup, it is traditionally enjoyed to support the body’s defenses, aid digestion and help maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol. It’s a comforting, restorative soup for when you feel run-down and want to build yourself back up.

Method

1. Soak and rinse the maitake, lion’s mane and cordyceps flower separately.
2. Peel the carrot and cut into chunks; pit the red dates.
3. Chop the chicken into large pieces and blanch.
4. Put everything in a pot with 2.4 L of water and simmer about 1.5 hours down to 1.2 L; serve the soup with the ingredients.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is fragrant and gentle, suiting young and old. For those minding the three highs, use lean pork instead of free-range chicken to keep it lighter. Skip it while you have a cold with fever.