NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO in the world, chicken soup fills the new mother’s belly. It’s nurturing, nourishing, and when you take a sip, it says, “Everything’s okay.” Zuo yuezi prizes chicken for its warming properties, and when combined with also-warming ginger, which boosts circulation and supports your immune system and digestion, chicken soup is an absolute winner for giving your body and soul a cozy glow.
Makes 2 quarts (2 L) or 6–8 servings
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze in zip-tight plastic bags or glass mason jars (see below) for up to 3 months.
TIP: If chicken feet are available from your butcher, add several to the pot. It’ll boost the broth further, giving you a richer liquid and heartier mouthfeel. When the broth cools in the fridge, it may congeal into jelly, due to the high gelatin content. Scoop a few spoonfuls of this into almost anything you’re making (grains, soups, vegetables) to add moisture, while enhancing taste and nutrition. It will clarify into liquid when heated.