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A healing chicken soup combining classic ingredients with ginger, lemongrass, and fresh herbs to help fight colds and flu.
The addition of ginger and lemongrass transforms this from regular chicken soup into a powerful cold-fighting remedy.
Essential Ingredients:
- Chicken thighs: More flavorful than breast
- Fresh ginger: Anti-inflammatory
- Lemongrass: Healing properties
- Quality chicken stock: Creates base
- Fresh herbs: Brightens flavor
- Fresh lemon: Adds vitamin C
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Detailed Instructions:
- Build Broth Base
- Sauté aromatics thoroughly
- Add ginger and lemongrass
- Cook until fragrant
- Add stock gradually
- Cook Chicken
- Simmer until tender
- Remove and shred
- Keep broth simmering
- Season carefully
- Add Vegetables
- Cook until tender-crisp
- Maintain clear broth
- Add pasta near end
- Keep al dente
- Finish Soup
- Return chicken
- Add fresh herbs
- Squeeze lemon juice
- Check seasoning
Storage Tips:
Freezes well without pasta. Keep herbs fresh until serving.
Perfect Additions:
Add extra garlic and ginger when fighting colds.
Chef's Tips:
- Use homemade stock if possible
- Fresh herbs make difference
- Keep vegetables crisp
- Season in layers
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After many cold seasons, I've found that fresh ingredients and proper cooking technique create the most effective healing soup.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why these ingredients?
- Garlic, ginger, lemongrass boost immunity and fight infection.
- → Can I freeze it?
- Yes, without pasta. Add fresh pasta when reheating.
- → Lemongrass substitute?
- Use lemon zest or extra ginger.
- → Why chicken thighs?
- More flavorful and tender than breast meat.
- → Make it stronger?
- Add more ginger and garlic, or some turmeric.