This savory soup is also considered a peasant food, since it can be frugally whipped up from parts of the fowl which are not necessarily meaty but contain intense flavor, such as the neck, back, wings and the bones. After the meat of a whole chicken has been used for one prime meal, the carcass can be transformed into an equally sumptuous and satisfying soup.
Is it Jewish penicillin?
The scientific verdict is still out on this question. It certainly seems to help those with colds and congestion, but may not necessarily be the best choice for an upset stomach unless it is fat-free.Some studies seem to indicate definite healing properties of chicken soup while others indicate any hot soup can produce the same result. Doctors do seem to agree that a hot savory broth helps open nasal passages and soothe the throat for a period of up to half an hour. Sipping soup through a straw does not produce the same beneficial result as consuming the hot soup with a spoon. Clearly the vapor and aroma are important factors.
Clear soups provide necessary substinence and hydration while helping to stimulate the appetite. Certainly there is also a mental factor involved. Memories of home, being pampered by Mom with soup as a child, or just the warm feeling of the hot soup in the stomach strongly come into play. We all know that love is good medicine, and it is a strong component of soup.
More about Chicken Soup:
• Is chicken soup really Jewish penicillin?• Selecting Chicken for Chicken Soup
• Chicken Soup Tips and Hints
• Soups and Stews Cooking Tips
• Chicken Soup Recipes
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Cookbooks
| • | The Whole World Loves Chicken Soup |
| • | The Daily Soup Cookbook |
| • | A Feast of Soups |
| • | Chicken Soup for the Soul Recipes for Busy Moms |
| • | More Cookbooks |
