In Chinese Medicine, ginger chicken, shiitake & bok choy soup offers warming, nourishing support for Qi while gently strengthening the Spleen and digestive system. Ginger encourages warmth and movement, while shiitake mushrooms provide grounding nourishment and bok choy adds a lighter, balancing quality to the meal. As the weather cools, this comforting broth is a beautiful way to warm the center, nourish Qi, and support the body’s seasonal defenses.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 3 cups chopped bok choy
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium tamari
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
Preparation
- Bring broth to a gentle simmer.
- Add chicken, ginger, garlic and carrots.
- Simmer for 12–15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred.
- Return chicken to the pot.
- Add mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add bok choy, scallions and tamari.
- Cook another 3 minutes.
- Divide rice between bowls and ladle soup over it.
Approximate Macros
Calories: 390 | Protein: 40g | Carbs: 32g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 5g
Chinese Medicine Perspective
Autumn is an ideal season to bring broth-based meals back into the kitchen. The broth provides warmth and fluids, while ginger and scallion support the Lung’s traditional dispersing and descending functions.
Shiitake mushrooms and chicken make the soup substantial without making it excessively heavy.
Body as Oracle:
Can I create enough quiet to hear the rhythm of my own breath?
Batch tip: Make the soup without bok choy and freeze. Add fresh greens when reheating.
