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Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

feline groovy — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:08:20 GMT

Yep, it's been proven to be especially helpful and comforting for a cold and other related stuff.

Not just homemade, although it's healthier since you can control the sodium content.

This extra special, passed-down creation is from a physician/researcher's Lithuanian grandma-in-law.

It's known for being extra tasty and extra healing. 8)

Any foods and beverages that have worked for you, your family, or friends?

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Grandma's Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

1 5- to 6-pound stewing hen or baking chicken

1 package of chicken wings

3 large onions

1 large sweet potato

3 parsnips

2 turnips

11 to 12 large carrots

5 to 6 celery stems

1 bunch of parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Clean the chicken, put it in a large pot and cover it with cold water. Bring the water to boil.

2. Add the chicken wings, onions, sweet potato, parsnips, turnips and carrots. Boil about 1 and a half hours. Remove fat from the surface as it accumulates.

3. Add the parsley and celery. Cook the mixture about 45 min. longer.

4. Remove the chicken. The chicken is not used further for the soup. (The meat makes excellent Chicken Parmesan.)

5. Put the vegetables in a food processor until they are chopped fine or pass through a strainer. Both were performed in the present study.

6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

(Note: This soup freezes well.)

Matzo balls were prepared according to the recipe on the back of the box of matzo meal (Manischewitz).

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

dex — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:53:34 GMT

M special flu remedy is manuka honey,fresh squeezed lemon juice,fresh grated ginger some warm water and a couple of turns on the pepper grinder...drink two to three times a day.We always get well fast.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

pggoody — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:54:54 GMT

@feline groovy Thanks. Will make tomorrow. It's different than my usual. I've been battling this cold/ virus all week.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

feline groovy — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 16:04:20 GMT

You're most welcome, @pggoody; let us know how it turns out..

Hope it helps and you get better soon.

I feel ya.

Been having my own 'fun' - a cold that went into bronchitis and a sinus infection.

Agree that this recipe is a unique twist on a classic.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

pggoody — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 22:47:49 GMT

@feline groovy Soup is cooking!!! 😄 I had to go to urgent care this morning. I was not getting any better and recognized what I suspected was a sinus infection. BINGO. As much as I just wanted to snuggle back to bed , longed for your soup.

Looking forward to the soup and getting some good rest tonight.

.hope you are feeling better.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

feline groovy — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 01:02:34 GMT

Hooray about your soup, @pggoody!

Glad you relied on instinct - hope everything clears up. Bet you'll be feeling better sooner rather than later.

I'm already feeling a bit better (thank you) thanks to Mr. Z-Pak, Mr. Prednisone, & Mr. Dextromethorphan LOL.

For you, antibiotics, nourishment, and decent sleep: back away, cooties!

Sweet dreamzzzzz...

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

butterfly123 — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 02:52:25 GMT

@feline groovy

Hello friend,

Sorry you have been under the weather. Soup recipe sounds yummy.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

violann — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:21:52 GMT

Super quick- I have recently been buying chicken BONE BROTH and chopped spinach/kale at BJs, and delicious chicken meatballs at Costco.

I bring the broth just to a boil, throw in the meatballs and simmer them per package directions, and then add the greens.

I love the greens to be wilted, still a little crispy, so as soon as they're added, I turn off the burner and cover the vessel they're in until they've gotten just to where I like them, then stick the container back on a hot burner to rewarm the broth.

Super super quick, but tastes like I sweated over the hot stove FOR HOURS!!!

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

PA Mom-mom — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:29:11 GMT

A neighbor gave me her family recipe for chicken matzo ball soup about 30 years ago, after she brought it to me when my father died. It was a very difficult time for me, and this was just about the only thing I could manage to eat. The recipe starts with a whole chicken and uses homemade matzo balls and tons of dill. It takes two days to make, because you have to simmer the whole chicken with veggies to make the broth and then cool, chill and skim the fat. It is my go-to soup to take to sick friends and neighbors.

Another useful tip I got from a co-worker is, when you start to feel that "I think I'm getting sick" feeling, drink hot apple cider. I thought she was crazy until I tried it, and it worked.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

feline groovy — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:50:15 GMT

@butterfly123

Aw thanks, butterfly friend, and I love the kitty.

If you ever make this soup, let us know how it turned out.

Hope you're doing and feeling well, too.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

feline groovy — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:00:13 GMT

Cool, @violann! Must be rich and satisfying.

Love anything that comes together quick.

I enjoy adding the curry taste and extra health benefits to chicken soups, especially when I'm under the weather.

'McCormick Gourmet Natural Curry Powder' (regular heat) is especially savory - maybe you'd like to try it in your own creation?

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

violann — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:12:03 GMT

@feline groovy wrote:
Cool, @violann! Must be rich and satisfying.
Love anything that comes together quick.

I enjoy adding the curry taste to chicken soups, especially when I'm under the weather.
'McCormick Gourmet Natural Curry Powder' (regular heat) is especially savory - maybe you'd like to try it in your own creation?

Great idea!!!!! It's a little flat ( I try to stay low salt and curry would be perfect!) so I'm going to give it a try.

Re: Chicken soup for whatever ails ya

feline groovy — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 22:39:15 GMT

@violann:

Thank you! Let me know if it brighten things up a bit. 8)

McCormick and others have spicier versions if you enjoy and can tolerate the heat.

Good on you watching your intake; I've had to be low-sodium since developing high blood pressure at 19.

It's great that herbs and spices can enhance food so well you don't even miss the salt.

But when I do use or add it, I like the richer flavor of Himalayan pink sea salt.

A smaller amount is needed, and it has healthy mineral benefits.

A fave of mine and others if you're interested - just Google for vendors:

'FunFresh Foods Reduced Sodium Himalayan Pink Sea Salt'

They also make a regular version.