Clear Stewed Chicken Thigh Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
A light, nourishing Chinese clear stewed soup made with tender chicken thighs and earthy shiitake mushrooms, a comforting homestyle staple
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This gentle, beloved homestyle soup is a common staple in many Chinese households, where slow simmering allows the earthy depth of shiitake mushrooms to infuse the clear broth with rich natural umami, while the bone-in chicken thighs cook up tender and juicy, creating a perfectly soothing, low-fuss meal ideal for cool evenings or whenever you crave something warm and comforting
Ingredients
chicken legs
3 pieces
shiitake mushrooms
20 pieces
sliced ginger
20g
sectioned scallion
25g
salt
30g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse the chicken legs, then blanch them in boiling water.
2
Step 2
Slice the fresh ginger into pieces.
3
Step 3
Cut the scallion into segments.
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Step 4
Soak the shiitake mushrooms until fully rehydrated.
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Step 5
Add water to the pot, then add the chicken legs, rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, salt, ginger slices, scallion segments, star anise, bay leaves, and Sichuan peppercorns. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 2 hours before serving.
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Step 6
A steaming bowl of shiitake mushroom chicken leg stew is ready to serve.
