Chicken soup recipes for a healthy body

Here is a collection of chicken soup recipes.

There is something comforting about a bowl of chicken soup.

The fact that it was used as part of the title of one of the most popular and bestselling Chicken soup for the soul series testify to its impact on many.

Why is chicken soups good for the body?

Chicken soup relieves coughs and sore throats because the gentle heat from the soup improves blood circulation near the throat and windpipe. It also helps eliminate any bacteria or viruses entering the system through the throat and windpipe.

The chicken and any vegetables used also provide much needed supplements to boost the immunity system and nourish the body.

Chicken is a good source of carnosine, an anti-oxidant. Carnosine is already been taken in the form of health supplements in some countries. But a better way to supplement is to take it naturally in the form of a chicken soup.

And, it is not just the Chinese who likes to use chicken to make soup. Many cultures have also recognized its efficacy, especially for colds and flu.

Kampong chicken

For soups that are going to be simmered, try to use kampong chickens.

source: nyaong at flickr

Many chinese mothers swear by kampong chickens when making soups. Kampongs means village in the Malay language. In the olden days, chicken are raised by villagers and they roam freely within the village compound. Therefore, by kampong chickens, mothers means chickens that are raised in freedom.

An equivalent name in English should be free range.

We appreciate these chickens more after hearing horror stories and seeing horrible footage of chickens raised in cramped and packed conditions and loaded with growth hormones and antibiotics.

Chicken soup recipes

1. Black chicken soup
   Black chicken soup with he shou wu (fo-ti) and ginseng
2. Black chicken soup with chinese yam
   Black chicken soup with goji berries and chinese yam
3. Chicken corn soup recipe
   Chicken corn soup recipe produces a sweet and refreshing chicken soup.
4. Chicken feet soup
   Chicken feet soup contains a high level of collagen, which is good for beautiful skin.
5. Chicken mushroom soup
   This chicken mushroom soup dish is good for new mothers.
6. Chicken noodle soup
   A one-meal dish using ramen and chicken soup.
7. Chicken soup recipe with red dates and milk
   This milky chicken soup recipe could be a lady's favourite.
8. Chicken soup recipe with baby bok choy
   Baby bok choy is a very popular garnish for chicken soups.
9. Chicken soup with chinese angelica root
   This herbal chicken soup recipe requires working with fire to burn off the alcohol in the wine leaving behind a sweet soup. The sweeter the wine used, the sweeter the soup. Do not try this recipe unless you are a good cook.
10. Chicken soup with dang shen and old cucumber
    This soup has all my favourite chinese herbs. Red dates, chinese wolfberries and dang shen.
11. Chicken soup recipe with fresh chinese yam and arrowroot
    A nice light crunchy chicken soup
12. Chicken soup with cordyceps
    A all round nourishing chicken tonic.
13. Chinese chicken soup with solomon's seal
    The combination of chicken, solomon's seal together with dried goji berries and chinese yam makes it a highly nourishing soup dish.
14. Ginger chicken soup
    Ginger is a warming food and is considered good for new mothers who are deemed to be susceptible to cold. Try this ginger chicken soup.
15. Healthy chicken soup
    This healthy chicken soup with astragalus is a gentle and nourishing tonic soup.
16. Korean ginseng chicken soup
    The korean ginseng chicken soup, like the spicy kimchi soup, is a representative of the korean cuisine.
17. Chicken stock recipes
    Cook up a storm with these chicken stocks.