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. 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. Recipes Asian chicken soup with chinese angelica root This asian 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. Black chicken soup Black chicken soup with he shou wu (fo-ti) and ginseng Black chicken soup 2 Black chicken soup with goji berries and chinese yam Chicken cabbage soup This chicken cabbage soup is a very light clear soup. Chicken corn soup recipe Chicken corn soup recipe produces a sweet and refreshing chicken soup. Chicken feet soup Chicken feet soup contains a high level of collagen, which is good for beautiful skin. Chicken mushroom soup This chicken mushroom soup dish is good for new mothers. Chicken soup recipe with red dates and milk This milky chicken soup could be a lady's favourite. 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. 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. Healthy chicken soup This healthy chicken soup with astragalus is a gentle and nourishing tonic soup. Korean ginseng chicken soup The korean ginseng chicken soup, like the spicy kimchi soup, is a representative of the korean cuisine. Take note For soups that are going to be simmered, try to use kampong chickens. Kampong chicken 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 villages 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 of chicken raised in cramped and packed conditions and loaded with growth hormones and antibiotics.