古语道：“要健康，喝鹅汤，要长寿，吃鹅肉”鹅肉作为一种高蛋白低脂的健康食品，正在风靡世界各地的餐桌。

An ancient saying goes: "For health, drink goose soup; for longevity, eat goose meat." Goose meat, known for being high in protein and low in fat, has become a popular and healthy food worldwide.

安徽省马鞍山市不仅有着南方风景的秀丽温婉，亦有着深厚的历史文化底蕴。其独特的美食文化也值得食客品味一下。在马鞍市含山县，有一道传承百年的地道佳肴——老鹅汤。

Ma'anshan in Anhui Province not only has the beautiful and gentle scenery of the south but also has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Its unique food culture is equally worth savoring. In Hanshan County, Ma'anshan, there is a traditional delicacy passed down for over a century—Old Goose Soup.

一碗鲜美的老鹅汤，选鹅要非常的严格。在食材的选择上，必须选用一年半到两年的散养老鹅，雪白而又精壮。还要当天宰杀，这样才能保证炖出来的汤汁鲜美醇厚。

The preparation of a bowl of delicious Old Goose Soup requires careful selection of ingredients. Only free-range geese that are one and a half to two years old, plump and pure white, are chosen. The geese must be slaughtered on the same day to ensure the soup is rich and flavorful.

一勺色泽油亮的鹅汤轻抿一口，香、浓、鲜，且浓郁回甘，鹅肉鲜嫩不柴有嚼劲。

One spoonful of the glistening goose soup, taken with a light sip, offers a rich, fragrant, and fresh taste, with a strong and lingering sweetness. The goose meat is tender, not tough, with a satisfying chewiness.

吃老鹅汤还有一个新颖的吃法，那就是特别讲究配上锅巴和炒米泡汤食用。锅巴与炒米皆是为喝老鹅汤而特制，一下便让老鹅汤的口感丰富而有了层次。

There is also a novel way to enjoy Old Goose Soup, which involves pairing it with crispy rice crust (guoba) and fried rice to enhance the flavor and texture. Both the rice crust and fried rice are specially made for this dish, instantly adding depth and layers to the taste of the soup.

每当远道而来的客人来到含山，这里的人们便会煲汤待客，浓香的汤中，饱含着含山人真挚的热情与至真至纯的文化内核。

Whenever guests arrive from afar in Hanshan, locals will prepare this soup to welcome them. The rich aroma of the soup is infused with the sincere warmth and pure cultural essence of the people of Hanshan.