Healing Chicken Feet Soup

(Rich in Collagen, Good for Joints & Immunity)

This nourishing Chinese-style chicken feet soup is packed with natural gelatin, protein, and minerals—known in traditional medicine to support joint health, skin elasticity, and gut healing.

Ingredients

• 12-15 chicken feet (cleaned, nails trimmed)

• 1 tbsp vinegar (helps extract collagen)

• 1-inch ginger, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, smashed

• 8 cups water (or chicken broth)

• 1 dried shiitake mushroom (optional, for umami)

• 1 carrot, chopped

• 1 corn cob, cut into chunks (optional, for sweetness)

• 5 red dates (or goji berries)

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Optional Add-Ins:

• Astragalus root (immune-boosting)

• Dang shen (Codonopsis) (for energy)

• Black peppercorns (warming)

Instructions

1. Prep Chicken Feet:

   • Blanch feet in boiling water for 2 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse.

2. Simmer Soup:

   • In a pot, combine chicken feet, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and water.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Skim off any foam.

   • Add shiitake, carrot, corn, and dates.

   • Cover and simmer 2-3 hours (or 4-6 hours in a slow cooker) until broth is milky and rich.

3. Season & Serve:

   • Discard ginger/garlic if desired. Add salt to taste.

   • Garnish with green onions.

Health Benefits 🌿

• Collagen-Rich: Supports joints, skin, and gut lining.

• Mineral Boost: Calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus from bones.

• Immunity: Ginger + garlic fight inflammation.

Serving Suggestion:

• Drink the broth plain or with noodles/rice.

• Add soy sauce or chili oil for extra flavor.

Note: The texture is gelatinous when chilled—reheat to liquefy.