Almond Mushroom Chicken Soup (姬松茸鸡汤)
If you like stewing hen soup, here's another great combination that uses almond mushrooms. It's easy to make with an instant pot but can also be made on the stove.
- Prep time
- 35 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 stewing hen (~1.5 -2.5 lb)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed dried almond mushrooms
- 1 1-inch long piece of ginger
Instructions
- 1
Instant pot version step 1: Follow the steps 1 to 3 from my Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Soup & Stock article. It should bring you to just before attaching the Instant Pot lid.
- 2
Instant pot version step 2: While waiting for the water to boil, thoroughly wash the dried almond mushrooms to remove any surface dirt. You don't need to soak the mushrooms unless you want them to be extremely soft. Without soaking, the almond mushrooms should end up have a chewy, meaty texture.
- 3
Instant pot version step 3: Add the dried almond mushrooms and ginger slices to the Instant Pot and attach the lid. Push the "Soup/Broth" bottom and set the timer to 40 minutes. When the Instant Pot is done cooking, it should switch to the “Keep Warm” mode automatically. You can use a utensil to manually switch the valve to the “Venting” position to let out the steam. (WARNING: Never use your hand to turn the valve as the steam will be hot. ALWAYS follow all safety instructions that come with your particular Instant Pot.) If you are not pressed for time, wait until the Instant Pot naturally releases pressure. No matter the method, be sure to wait until the little floater next to the valve drops down, indicating the pressure has been released, before opening the lid.
- 4
Instant pot version step 4: Add salt to taste. Divide the stewing hen into several pieces. Pour the soup into separate bowls along with some almond mushrooms and chicken pieces. Enjoy it right away.
- 5
Non-instant-pot version step 1: Follow the steps 1 to 2 in my Stewing Hen Soup article. Cook for 2 hours.
- 6
Non-instant-pot version step 2: Thoroughly wash the dried almond mushrooms to remove any surface dirt. You don't need to soak the mushrooms unless you want them to be extremely soft. Without soaking, the almond mushrooms should end up have a chewy, meaty texture. Add the dried almond mushrooms after the stewing hen has been cooked for at least 2 hours. Simmer together for at least another hour.
- 7
Non-instant-pot version step 3: After three hours, if the almond mushrooms are still a bit hard, simmer for another 30 minutes. Add salt to taste at the end. Divide the stewing hen into several pieces. Pour the soup into separate bowls along with some almond mushrooms and chicken pieces. Enjoy it right away.