Discover the best soup for sickness and to speed your recovery. Our immunity boosting herbal soup is not only tasty, it is also packed with nutritional goodness needed to get you back on your feet!
We have probably all, at some stage in our life, been told that we should eat plenty of soups or broth when ill.
Many of us may have dismissed this advise! Perhaps thinking it was some outdated remedy passed along from the older generation.
And I suppose that is correct. As we know, many of the hand-me-down remedies and recipes are the best!
But for those who like a little evidence with their lunch, there have been studies conducted on the health benefits of herbal remedies, soups and their ingredients!
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Supporting Research For Immunity Boosting Herbal Soup!
The following research studies have given us excellent sources of evidence for the use of soups being effective natural remedies.
University Nebraska Medical Center.
Possibly the most well known of these studies was published in 2000, by Dr. Stephen Rennard 1https://www.unmc.edu/strategic-communications/for-the-media/press-kits/chicken-soup/rennard-bio.html of the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
In this study he conducted laboratory tests to determine if chicken broth was able to help colds. 2find the details: https://www.unmc.edu/strategic-communications/for-the-media/press-kits/chicken-soup/index.html
The research studied blood samples taken from volunteers and results were remarkable. They showed that the soup inhibited movement of our most common type of white blood cells, the neutrophils. These neutrophils defend our body against infection.
Dr. Rennard’s theory is that when migration of the neutrophils is inhibited, it mitigates inflammation which helps in reducing the symptoms of cold in our upper respiratory system.
Research was unable to determine the exact ingredient, or ingredients, in the broth that made it effective, however theorizes that it is likely to be a combination of chicken and vegetables.
Of note are 2 other research articles which support Dr Rennard’s theory that the best soup for sickness is one that combines both chicken and a range of vegetables.
Dr Rennard’s Recipes – Immunity Boosting Herbal Soup Recipe
In 1998, Dr Murray Grossan published and article named Coping With Allergies and Asthma which showed chicken broth helped to improve the function of cilia. 3extract 2003 Dr. Murray Grossan, Grandma’s chicken soup and hot tea are important and legitimate medical treatments, because they help the cilia of the nose and bronchial passages move quickly so they can defend the respiratory system against contaigons. Sometimes just increasing the intake of warm tea, to assure proper hydration of the body, can make a major difference in healing.
These cilia are tiny structures which resemble hair. They line the mucous membrane in our nose and help prevent foreign particles and contagions entering our system.
Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Another older study, published in 1978, by researchers from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami studied the air flow and movement of nasal mucus deposits of 15 volunteers.
The volunteers air flow and mucus movement was measured after they were given cold water, hot water or chicken soup to drink.4 Effects of drinking hot water, cold water, and chicken soup on nasal mucus velocity and nasal airflow resistance
Overall, it was the hot fluids that helped improve air flow and aid in clearing nasal mucus. The soup proved to be more effective than hot water.
One of the ingredients in our soup is Astragalus Root. This fabulous herbal supplement is best known for its use in TCM, or traditional Chinese medicine. It is said that astragalus root enhances our immune system and helps reduce inflammation. In TCM it is also used to help treat heart conditions, kidney disease and many more everyday illnesses.
Immunity Boosting Herbal Soup Recipe To Speed Recovery!
So here it is! The Ultimate Herbal Soup Recipe for Boosting Immunity and Speeding Recovery!
Set aside some quality time before you start. Like all good things this recipe takes time to prepare and then some more as it simmers. Trust me, the taste, the goodness and the health benefits provided will be well worth the wait!
Ingredients
- 1 oz astragalus root dried
½ inch ginger root freshly grated- ¼ cup brown rice basmati
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups chicken stock
½ cup onion
1 cup winter squash
1 cup shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp Olive Oil;
1 cup corn- 2 tbsp miso light
8 cloves garlic
¼ cup parsley fresh
Instructions
- Simmer 1 oz astragalus root, 1/2 inch ginger root, 1/4 cup brown rice, 4 cups vegetable stock and 4 cups chicken broth in a heavy, covered, saucepan for 1 hour.
- Sauté 1/2 cup onion, 1 cup winter squash and 1 cup shiitake mushrooms in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for 5 minutes, or until vegetables soften. Add sautéed vegetable mixture to the soup.
- Cover and gently simmer for a further 30 minutes.
- Add the 1 cup corn. Simmer an additional 10 minutes.
- Carefully uncover, and using tongs, remove the astragalus.
- Dilute the 2 tbsp miso in a small amount of the hot broth and then add back into the soup. For those who prefer a lighter soup add additional vegetable stock or chicken broth. You can also add more miso to taste.
- Finally add the 8 cloves garlic and 1/4 cup parsley. Stir well and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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Try it out today! The best herbal soup recipe for sickness – Our Ultimate Immunity Boosting Herbal Soup! And remember, this is delicious even when completely well! A perfect meal on a cold winter’s day.
I’d love to have your comments and feedback if you do try this recipe.
References
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- 3extract 2003 Dr. Murray Grossan, Grandma’s chicken soup and hot tea are important and legitimate medical treatments, because they help the cilia of the nose and bronchial passages move quickly so they can defend the respiratory system against contaigons. Sometimes just increasing the intake of warm tea, to assure proper hydration of the body, can make a major difference in healing.
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