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《Delicious Soy Chicken Soup》， illustrated by Dawnxisoul393

Soy is known as the "king of pulses" and is rich in many nutrients that contribute to good health. It is the most nutrient-rich variety of beans and tops the list of 100 natural foods that contain high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, many trace elements, vitamins, and good quality protein. Soy is a beneficial food for people with high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases. Soy is rich in protein and contains a full range of amino acids, especially lysine, which complements the deficiency of lysine in cereals, so a mixture of cereals and soy should be consumed to supplement protein. Soy can be used for weakness of the spleen and stomach, indigestion, noma diarrhoea, bloating and emaciation, pregnancy poisoning, sores and mouth sores, and bleeding from traumatic injuries. Soy contains calcium and phosphorus, making it suitable for preventing rickets in children, osteoporosis in the elderly, as well as neurological and physical weakness.

The iron contained in soya is not only abundant but also easily absorbed by the body, making it very beneficial for the growth and development of children and those suffering from iron deficiency anemia. The high-density fat in soya helps to remove excess cholesterol from the body, so regular consumption can prevent heart disease and coronary atherosclerosis. Soy contains isoflavones, which inhibit an enzyme that stimulates tumor growth, stopping it and preventing cancer, especially breast, prostate, and colon cancers. The phytoestrogens contained in soya regulate hormone levels in menopausal women and prevent calcium loss in the bones, which can relieve menopausal syndrome and osteoporosis. Regular consumption of soya can make the skin tender, fair, and moist, effectively prevent freckles and wrinkles, and make the body plump and firm. The high protein content of soya also nourishes the hair, keeping our hair shiny and dark.

This spring and summer, the delicious soybean and chicken soup is rich in protein and is the perfect nourishing soup to replenish protein, benefit the qi and spleen, and boost the immune system. Slow-cooked soybean and chicken soups contain a substance that promotes blood circulation and mucous membrane secretion, which is effective in preventing viral invasion. Therefore, it is believed that drinking chicken soup when viruses are prevalent has a preventive effect on viruses. Even if you are attacked by a virus, drinking chicken soup can keep your airways open and relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion and coughing. This is why some experts describe chicken soup as edible liquid penicillin." Chicken soup with soybeans" is so nutritious, so how can we make a delicious chicken soup with soybeans?

According to our daily practice, we can prepare live ground chicken, 250 g of soybeans, 15 g of shiitake mushrooms, 10 g of ginger, 10 g of carrots, 10 g of onions, a few cloves of garlic, and a pinch of each of salt and pepper. After we have initially prepared the chicken, remove the head and rump, wash and drain it, cut it into small pieces, then soak the chicken in cool water with some vinegar for 2 hours and then blanch it in boiling water. Soak the soybeans in warm water in advance until they swell, rinse and set aside, slice the mushrooms, slice the carrots, slice the ginger and slice the onion.

Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Once hot, add the prepared chicken pieces and ginger and stir-fry until the chicken pieces are browned, remove the chicken pieces from the skillet. Then add the chicken pieces and ginger to the casserole, pour in the water, add the garlic and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 hours until the chicken is crispy and the stock is brown, add the pepper, turn off the heat, add the chopped onion and season with a pinch of salt. Finally, we can also add a small amount of beer to the soy chicken stock. The beer will make the meat more tender and tasty.

This recipe for soybean and chicken soup is ready. Although we can usually get soybean and chicken stew in many Chinese restaurants, it is surprisingly expensive, so we buy ingredients such as soybeans and chicken from the market and make our own, which is not only cheaper but also allows us to make and eat several meals at once. To preserve the soy chicken soup, simply pour the finished soy chicken soup into a couple of small bowls, cover with cling film, put it in the fridge, and take out a bowl to warm up when you want to eat it. The freshness of the unsalted soybean stew chicken will last longer if we choose to cook it without salt and only add salt when we eat it.

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