Cabbage soup as a flu remedy

You might be wondering how cabbage soup cure flu. Well, it doesn't. There is no cure for flu. You can only suppress or alleviate the symptoms with medications while your body fights off the infection.

Another way to alleviate flu symptoms is to drink soup and this cabbage soup is a simple recipe especially for vegetarians.

It is sparse but you can add some carrot, onion or tofu to the mix if you want some colour, sweetness and protein.

If you are not vegetarian, go ahead and add some meat protein like chicken or fish.

120g round cabbage
10g ginger
1 stalk spring onion
1 litre of clear soup stock

1. Clean the cabbage and cut into pieces
2. Cut the ginger and spring onion into small sections
3. Place all the ingredients into a stock pot
4. Bring to a boil and lower to medium heat
5. Cook till cabbage is soft
6. Add salt and pepper to season

Recipe link: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/cabbage-soup-recipe.html