When it comes to providing comfort and healing during times of illness or recovery, nothing quite compares to the comforting aroma and taste of a restorative chicken soup with ginger. Not only is it a delicious and savory dish, but it is also a natural remedy that has been passed down through generations for its medicinal properties. Whether you're seeking relief from a sore throat, a cold, or simply looking to boost your immune system, a bowl of this soothing soup can work wonders.
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CHICKEN GARLIC GINGER HEALING SOUP
Have a cold or the flu? Try this soup to kick up your immune system and get healthy fast! Plus, this soup tastes SO good. My husband loves it! (Whew!) This soup is also great for inflammation and arthritis, due to the healing qualities of gingerol (from the ginger).
Provided by replank
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 1 large pan!, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan.
- Add fresh garlic, fresh ginger, and onion.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add Ginger paste, cayenne pepper, and salt & pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the chicken broth, water, chicken, and carrots.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes (feel free to cook on low for up to an hour).
- Add spinach and let cook for 5 minutes just before serving.
- Note: you can also add mushrooms, to add in more antioxidants. Simply add to the soup at the same time you add the carrots.
RESTORATIVE CHICKEN SOUP WITH GINGER
Fresh ginger and a touch of cayenne pepper impart a subtle heat to this aromatic chicken soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 4h45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with 14 cups water, chicken pieces, backbone, wings, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Skim foam, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 25 minutes. Remove chicken (except wings); continue simmering while you discard skin and remove meat from bones. Cover meat and refrigerate; return bones to pot and simmer 3 1/2 hours more.
- Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids, including bones and wings. Skim fat and transfer broth to a clean pot. Add onions, carrots, celery, ginger, mushrooms, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 25 minutes. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, stir in in the bok choy.
- Cut or tear reserved chicken into 3 cups of bite-size pieces. (You'll end up with an extra cup of meat; save it for a salad or a sandwich.) Add to broth, along with cayenne and lemon juice. Heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve.
GINGER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
This is one of my favorite soup recipes to serve in the wintertime because it's super easy to make and fills the house with a wonderful aroma. My whole family loves it! -Brandy Stansbury, Edna, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Stir in snow peas and pasta. Cook, covered, on low about 30 minutes longer, until snow peas and pasta are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGER-SCENTED CHICKEN SOUP
Steps:
- Coarsely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 1/2 cup, then coarsely chop enough stems to measure 1 cup.
- Simmer cilantro stems, finely chopped ginger, chicken, scallions, water, rice wine, and salt in a 6- to 8-quart pot, covered, skimming fat occasionally, 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer chicken to a bowl and cool to warm.
- While chicken cools, pour broth through a sieve into a large bowl, discarding solids. Return broth to pot, then add carrots and ginger matchsticks and boil, uncovered, until carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shred chicken, discarding skin and bones. Add noodles to soup and boil, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, chopped cilantro leaves, and salt to taste.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED GINGER
A feel-good classic with a new lease on life, this sinus-clearing broth starts with ginger softened in savory caramel.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Soup/Stew Chicken Winter Ginger Butterscotch/Caramel Cilantro Green Onion/Scallion Healthy Dinner Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Gather half of cilantro into a bundle and tie together with kitchen twine. Coarsely chop remaining cilantro (stems and all); set aside for serving.
- Heat sugar and 3 Tbsp. water in a large saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring often, until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, swirling pan occasionally, until syrup is golden amber, 4-6 minutes.
- Add ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until ginger is softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and pale-green and white scallion parts and cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro bundle, chicken, chile, and a big pinch of salt. Pour in 8 cups cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a bare simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 10-12 minutes. Discard chile and scallions. Keep soup warm over medium-low heat.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool slightly. Shred chicken and stir back into soup. Add soy sauce and stir to combine. Remove pot from heat; taste and season with salt, if needed.
- Serve soup topped with dark-green scallion parts, reserved chopped cilantro, and a few turns of pepper.
- Do Ahead
- Soup (without scallion greens or cilantro) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill.
GINGER TURMERIC CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: water, Simple Truth® Chicken Breasts, bay leaves, whole black peppercorn, kosher salt, olive oil, small yellow onion, medium carrots, shiitake mushroom, garlic, grated fresh ginger, ground ginger, ground turmeric, fresh rosemary, dinosaur kale, chicken stock, angel hair pasta, freshly ground black pepper
Provided by Kroger
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring the water to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add the Simple Truth® Chicken Breasts, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, and salt. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C), about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and transfer to a cutting board. Let cool enough to handle, then dice into ¾" pieces.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots and mushrooms, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and fresh ginger, and cook until fragrant, 30-45 seconds. Add the ground ginger, turmeric, rosemary, and kale. Stir to combine for 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high to bring the soup to a boil, then add the angel hair pasta and diced Simple Truth® Chicken Breasts. Cook according to the package instructions until the pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
COLD-BUSTING GINGER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
A spicy addition to a classic soup. I normally make this with a whole chicken and let it cook for an hour, remove the meat, and return the bones for another hour on their own, chicken breasts are used here for simplicity.
Provided by Coulter
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and crushed garlic cloves; cook in hot oil until chicken breast is browned and onions start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes . Pour water, white wine, and lemon juice over the chicken mixture; stir sliced ginger, peppercorns, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, and white sugar into the liquid. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 45 minutes.
- Remove and discard the crushed garlic cloves. Remove chicken breasts from the soup to a cutting board; chop into bite-size pieces.
- Add carrot, celery, kohlrabi, rosemary, and thyme to the soup. Reduce heat to low until the vegetables begin to soften, about 20 minutes.
- Bring the soup to a boil. Return chopped chicken to the soup along with the egg noodles, minced garlic, and grated ginger; remove the pot from heat and let sit until the noodles have softened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 948.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more nutrients your soup will have. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, leeks, parsnips, turnips, and sweet potatoes.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cooking them for too long will also destroy some of the nutrients.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: They will add a lot of flavor to your soup. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, dill, and garlic.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Serve the soup with a variety of toppings: This could include chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Restorative chicken soup with ginger is a delicious and nutritious soup that can help you to recover from a cold or flu. It is also a great way to warm up on a cold day. The ginger in the soup helps to soothe sore throats and reduce inflammation. The chicken and vegetables provide protein and nutrients that help to boost your immune system. If you are looking for a soup that is both comforting and healing, this is the recipe for you.
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