Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Autumn

    Codonopsis, Shiitake & Barley Soup

    黨參香菇大麥湯 · Dǎng Shēn Xiāng Gū Dà Mài Tāng

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    Codonopsis, Shiitake & Barley Soup — Mushroom and barley simmer with chicken and a modest culinary quantity of codonopsis for a hearty autumn bowl.

    Mushroom and barley simmer with chicken and a modest culinary quantity of codonopsis for a hearty autumn bowl.

    Prep
    15 min
    Cook
    1 h
    Total
    1 h 15 min
    Yield
    3 servings

    Ingredients

    • 15 g codonopsis root slices
    • 60 g pearl barley, soaked 1 hour
    • 6 dried shiitake, soaked
    • 200 g chicken thigh, cubed
    • 3 red dates
    • 3 ginger slices
    • 1.5 L water
    • Sea salt

    Method

    1. 1Blanch chicken briefly, drain and rinse.
    2. 2Combine all ingredients except salt and bring to the boil.
    3. 3Simmer gently, covered, for 55 minutes until barley is tender.
    4. 4Remove codonopsis and ginger if preferred, season and serve.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~235 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~380 ml)

    Food-use notes

    • Seek professional advice before regular codonopsis use during pregnancy or with complex medication regimens.
    All autumn recipes

    Dietary guidance only. Not a substitute for individualised clinical assessment or prescribed treatment.