Eldritch Elixirs: Po Po's Celestial Chicken Broth
Eldritch Elixirs: Po Po's Celestial Chicken Broth
A nourishing, aromatic blend of chicken, herbs, and healing botanicals – this broth brings warmth, tradition, and gentle immune support to every bowl.
Why It’s Good for You
- Chicken: Protein-rich and satisfying, great for strength and recovery.
- Goji Berries & Red Dates: Packed with antioxidants, supporting immune function and vitality.
- Ginger & Lemongrass: Warming, antimicrobial, and soothing for digestion and colds.
- Glehnia Root: Traditionally used for lung and skin health in Chinese medicine.
✨ Wellness Boost:
Pair this soul-soothing broth with these immune allies:
- Immune Support – daily blends for defence and vitality
- Herbal Teas – calming and restorative herbal infusions
- Lung Support – herbs to promote respiratory health
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken pieces (skin on)
- 3 Glehnia root sticks (Glehnia littoralis)
- 8–10 dried Chinese red dates (Ziziphus jujuba)
- ¾ cup dried Goji berries
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 1 tbsp ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: ½ cup cooked jasmine rice per serve
How to Prepare
- Clean chicken pieces and pat dry. Sear with ginger in a large saucepan until golden.
- Add 2.5L water, Glehnia root, red dates, and goji berries. Stir in stock cubes, lemongrass, soy sauce, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2–2.5 hours.
- Strain out solids and shred chicken meat from bones. Return meat to the broth.
- Warm gently and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve with green onions and optional rice.
This celestial soup is steeped in history, flavour, and care. A perfect companion for immune support, chilly nights, or moments of mindful nourishment.