Golden Phoenix Soup (金凤汤)
金凤汤 (Golden Phoenix Soup) is a luxurious and flavorful soup that was once enjoyed by the Chinese Imperial Court. This soup is known for its rich and aromatic broth, tender pieces of chicken, and the subtle sweetness of ham and bamboo shoots.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 4 slices of Chinese ham
- 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs, Chinese ham, and bamboo shoots in a large pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the soup and shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and bring the soup back to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the soup has thickened slightly.
- Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup gently.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the green onions.
- Serve the Golden Phoenix Soup hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Whisk Ladle
Tools
Soup bowls Serving ladle Soup spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Golden Phoenix Soup as an elegant starter for a special occasion dinner.
Tips & tricks
For an extra touch of luxury, garnish the soup with a few strands of saffron before serving.
Cost
$20