Ginger Chicken Soup

Chicken soup has been a traditional remedy to cure cold since for hundreds of years. Our mothers and grandmothers will vouch for the healing effects of hot chicken soup for a nasty cold flu. Even scientists have proven that chicken soup recipes are indeed effective. Chicken soup contains natural chemicals that resemble the compounds added to antibiotics for treating cold.

Ginger is known to contain anti-inflammatory properties, that help curing an upset stomach. It has a warming flavor that makes one sweat and help release the pathogens from the body. Vegetables added to the chicken soup contains many essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, etc., that help in making the immune system stronger. Therefore, a ginger chicken soup with vegetables is a great combination to improve your health. Wondering how to make this soup, especially for a cold remedy? Learn some simple and easy recipes right below.

Making Ginger Chicken Soup for a Cold Remedy

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsely, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated

Method of Preparation

In a medium saucepan add 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and allow the broth to simmer. Add all other ingredients to the chicken broth. (Do not add the herbs if you have a really bad sore throat.) Let the broth simmer for a minute or two to blend the flavors. Remove the saucepan from heat and serve. You can add some pieces of chopped chicken and vegetables to make the soup healthier.

Preparing Ginger Chicken Soup in Combination with ...

.. Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 piece fresh ginger, minced (3 tablespoons)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped (about 1½ cups)
• 1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped (1½ cups)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (1½ cups)
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced (2 cups)
• 2 boxes low-sodium chicken broth (8 cups)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ rotisserie chicken, meat shredded (2 cups)
• 1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 3 scallions, trimmed and sliced

Method of Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the ginger, garlic and onion and cook. Stir occasionally for 2 minutes. Add the parsnips, turnip, carrots, celery, broth, and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer the broth for 15 to 20 minutes, covered, until the vegetables are tender. Add the chicken and again cover the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the soup from heat and stir in the peas and scallions. Let the soup sit, covered, for 1 minute. Serve.

.. Cilantro

Ingredients

• ½ cup raw chicken breast
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 2 cups broth
• 2 - 4 cloves of garlic, to taste, roughly crushed
• 1 teaspoon ginger, roughly chopped
• 1 dried hot pepper, crumbled, or other hot pepper, chopped
• 3 scallions, minced, white and green parts
• 1 head baby bok choy, chopped white and green parts
• 1/3 cup sprouts
• 3 teaspoons cilantro, minced
• ½ lemon juice

Method of Preparation

Mix the broth, chicken, garlic, ginger and hot pepper in a pot and boil for a few minutes. Then simmer on medium - low till chicken's done. Strain the ingredients to get a clear broth. Shred the chicken roughly with a fork and add it to the strained broth in the pot. Add the sprouts and whites of the bok choy and scallions. Cook till soft and add all green vegetables. Add the lemon juice and zest, turn off the heat, and serve.

These soup recipes taste delicious and are a healthy option to make your body stronger. Try these tasty soup recipes and fill your hungry stomach with some healthy food. Bon Appétit.