JUST ADD CHICKEN!
CAUTION: Not recommended during pregnancy or for women with menstrual cycles shorter than 28 days.
Just as turkey is to Thanksgiving and cake is to birthdays, this traditional herbal chicken soup has been an essential part of postpartum care for generations across many Asian cultures. Whether it is your first baby or your fourth, it is one of the most beloved foods prepared for a new mother.
This soup is featured in Week 6 of FAMMá's Postpartum Recovery Progression, but many women continue enjoying it once a month long after the first six weeks as part of an ongoing nourishment routine.
Traditionally, it has also been enjoyed by women seeking to support regular menstrual cycles, ease menstrual discomfort, and provide nourishment through perimenopause and menopause. It is commonly enjoyed once a month, ideally a few days before menstruation begins.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the herbs in this formula have been used for thousands of years to support postpartum recovery by helping replenish the body's vital resources after childbirth. They are traditionally valued for supporting blood nourishment, vitality, and overall restoration during a time of deep depletion.
At FAMMá, our Essential Women's Vitality TCM Herbal Soup Kit was developed with guidance from Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners using thoughtfully selected herbs traditionally used for generations. Simply add a whole chicken and slowly simmer to create a deeply nourishing broth when it is needed most.
Includes
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Dong Quai (Lady Ginseng)
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Chinese Yam
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Poria
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Shiitake
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Astragalus
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Lily Bulb
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Longan
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Jujube*
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Goji Berries*
*Organic ingredient.
Each herbal packet makes approximately 8 generous servings when prepared with one whole raw chicken.
For the richest broth, we recommend using a locally raised chicken whenever possible, or a pasture-raised organic chicken as a second option. The finished broth can also be enjoyed on its own as a nourishing herbal bone broth.
Suggested Use for Postpartum Recovery
This soup is included in Week 6 of the FAMMá Postpartum Recovery Progression, but may be enjoyed anytime throughout the postpartum period.
Created to help nourish mothers through each stage of recovery with warmth, comfort, and traditional herbal support.
Suggested Use for Women's Health Maintenance
Not recommended during pregnancy or for women with menstrual cycles shorter than 28 days.
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Best suited for women with irregular, absent, or longer menstrual cycles
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Traditionally enjoyed during perimenopause and menopause
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Enjoy one herbal packet each month to gently nourish and replenish
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Best results come from consistent, long-term use
Cooking Instructions
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Set the goji berries aside.
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Add the remaining herbal packet and one whole raw chicken (3–4 lb) to a large stockpot (at least 8 quarts). Include the neck, feet, and organs if available.
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Cover with water and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and gently simmer for 60 minutes.
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Remove the chicken and allow it to cool.
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Add additional filtered water to return the pot to approximately 7 quarts and simmer for another 15 minutes.
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Shred the chicken.
To Serve
Add broth, shredded chicken, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese yam, poria, jujubes, and a few goji berries to each bowl.
Note: Jujubes naturally contain pits.
Serving Notes
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Traditionally served without additional seasoning.
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Add a pinch of sea salt if desired.
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The broth has a naturally earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness from the herbs and fruit.
Storage
Remove and discard the remaining herbs before storing.
Store the finished soup with the broth, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese yam, poria, jujubes, and goji berries.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze in individual portions for longer storage.
Bring to a full boil before serving.
Simple. Traditional. Made to nourish women when they need it most.
