Chicken soup is a versatile home remedy for all kinds of illnesses. For coughs, sniffles, colds, and fever, everyone has surely had the chance to taste grandma's or mom's chicken soup at some point. Daily consumption of chicken soup is also recommended for women in the postpartum period, as it is said to support and promote the self-healing process. Even the ancient Chinese swore by this home remedy; however, you should of course consult a doctor if the symptoms do not subside.
Tip: consume a fresh, homemade soup if possible, not ready-made products, as these contain many unhealthy additives, sweeteners, and preservatives.
Recipe for making chicken soup yourself
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Preparation
Wash the chicken, place a large pot on the stove, fill it with cold water, and put the chicken in.
Now turn on the stove and bring it to a simmer.
When the water is simmering, leave it on the stove for 1 hour.
Let the soup chicken simmer uncovered.
Skim off the foam from the soup repeatedly at the beginning, otherwise the soup will become cloudy.
Chop the soup vegetables finely and add them to the soup.
Also add the spices: cloves, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
I also added Vegeta and a few splashes of Maggi.
Let the whole thing simmer for another hour.
Pierce the chicken with a fork to check if the meat is already tender.
Now remove the meat, take off the skin, and separate the meat from the bones.
Put the pieces of meat back into the soup.
Tips & Notes
As much as possible, consume a fresh, homemade soup — not ready-made products, because these contain many unhealthy additives, sweeteners, and preservatives. It is important to use cold water and heat it slowly so that the valuable proteins inside do not coagulate. Cook the soup noodles separately in salted water according to the package instructions, drain them, and serve them separately in a bowl. If the noodles float in the soup for a long time, they will become mushy.
