DU ZHONG BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SOUP

Du Zhong & Black Beans

a good combination

for the new mother

Du Zhong 
has a bitter taste
While
Black beans is neutral

To make this soup palatable

Chicken or pork ribs are usually added

Black chicken 

is said to be more nutricious

so
 it is used in this recipe 

1/2 black chicken

2 Tbsp black bean, soaked 4 hours or overnight
1 slice DU Zhong
8 red dates
2 tsp wolfberry
6 dried longan 
salt to taste, optional 

1) Blanch chicken in boiling water, drained
2) put all ingredients into a double boiler
3) cover, bring to a boil & simmer for 3 hours
4) serve hot