Everyone knows that chicken soup is very nourishing, and chicken soup is highly nutritious. So how can we make chicken soup that is delicious and nutritious? Chicken soup contains many nutrients, so what are the benefits of chicken soup? Although chicken soup is good, some people are not suitable for drinking it as it may worsen certain conditions. So who should not drink chicken soup?
How to make delicious and nutritious chicken soup
Method 1
Ingredients: 1 old hen, 7 grams of salt, 600 milliliters of water, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 scallion
Instructions
1. Thoroughly clean the old hen, wash away the blood, and then use kitchen paper to dry the surface of the chicken;
2. Rub 2 grams of fine salt on the chicken skin with your hands, rubbing until the salt is completely melted on the chicken skin;
3. Place the chicken with the rubbed salt in the refrigerator and refrigerate for about 20 minutes;
4. Take out the refrigerated chicken and cut it into small pieces;
5. Put the cut chicken into a clay pot, and then pour in 600 milliliters of water;
6. Cover the pot and place it in a steamer. After the water boils, switch to medium heat and steam for 30 minutes;
7. Add 5 grams of fine salt and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes.
Method 2
Ingredients: half a free-range chicken, 10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 7 dates, 3 grams of salt, 2 slices of ginger, a suitable amount of wolfberries, 2 stalks of plantain, 4 shiitake mushrooms, 1 scallion
Instructions
1. Clean the free-range chicken and marinate it with salt and cooking wine for a while;
2. Soak the shiitake mushrooms, dates, wolfberries, and cinnamon sticks in hot water;
3. Put the marinated chicken, seasonings, scallions, and plantain into the pot, add an appropriate amount of chicken essence and salt, and then make the soup with boiling water. If you like more soup, you can add more water;
4. Then stew in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes.
Benefits of chicken soup
1. Not afraid of cold
When the weather gets cold, we can keep warm by adding more clothes. If we can have a bowl of steaming hot chicken soup at this time, our body will warm up and we won't feel as cold. However, some nourishing soups can be quite warming, so people with a hot constitution may experience some adverse effects after consumption. Chicken soup is a warming tonic, so it is generally suitable for consumption.
2. Boosts immunity
Chicken soup needs to be simmered for a long time to extract the essence of the ingredients. The tender and nutritious chicken meat can enhance the immune system. During the simmering process, an amino acid is released that can prevent white blood cells from becoming too active during inflammation, thus boosting immunity and relieving cold symptoms.
3. Strengthens bones and joints
By adding deer antler to the chicken soup, it becomes rich in minerals and amino acids. This not only nourishes the kidneys and blood, but also strengthens bones and joints. It can be used as a winter tonic.
