Soup for Longevity

'Shiitake mushrooms have long been used in traditional East Asian medicine as a tonic to promote longevity. Rich in healthy protein, a number of B vitamins, and dietary fiber, shiitake mushrooms add significant nutrient value, a chewy texture, and naturally smoky flavor to any dish that you add it to.


What follows is a pictorial plus instructions on how to create a delicious and most nourishing pot of shiitake mushroom and onion soup. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.' - Dr. Ben Kim

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Discover the Fountain of Youth with Herbs: Immune Boosting Herbal Soup

From Herb Companion

by Laurel Vukovic

Makes about 4 servings

Prepare this delicious herbal soup once a week to take advantage of the immune boosting properties of astragalus, shiitake and maitake.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce sliced dried astragalus root
• 1 piece (1 inch) fresh gingerroot, peeled and slivered
• ¼ cup basmati rice
• 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• ½ cup chopped onions
• ½ cup sliced carrots
• ½ cup sliced parsnips
• ½ cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
• ½ cup chopped fresh maitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons light miso, or to taste
• ¼ cup minced cilantro
• ¼ cup minced parsley

Method

1. Simmer astragalus, ginger, rice and stock in a covered pot for 1 hour. Sauté onions, carrots, parsnips, shiitake and maitake in olive oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add sautéed vegetable mixture to the soup pot, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove astragalus slices.
3. Pour a little hot broth into a small bowl, and dilute miso in the broth. Add to the soup pot along with cilantro and parsley. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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