Dear Friends,
Just some Nutritional Facts about chicken soup. This is my mother's recipe passed down from my Hungarian Jewish grandmother.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (Extra Virgin)
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 chopped onions
Add to: 2 quarts boiling water
- Sea salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 larger carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- Ground pepper
*You may also add dill and garlic to taste.
After all ingredients are added, turn heat down to a simmer, and cook for 60-90 minutes of until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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Ingredients
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Nutritional Benefits |
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1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin) |
Contains a nutrient called Squalene which is an excellent antioxidant. |
| 1 whole chicken | Chicken collagen is known for its anti-inflammatory effect. |
| 2 onions | Contains Bioflavanoids line Quercitin and Anthocyanins which acts as anti-oxidants and natural anti-histamines. |
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2 quarts boiling water |
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Salt (sea salt) |
Helps replace minerals lost from fever. |
| 2 bay leaves | Contains lots of chromium which is important to maintain blood sugar balance |
| 1 large carrot | A good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C which are both great for the immune system. |
| 1 celery stalk | Contains d-limonene, an anti-oxidant which is excellent for detoxification. |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme | Phenols help as a cough suppressant |
| 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves | Works as a natural diuretic and kidney tonic |
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Ground pepper **You may also use dill and garlic |
Both have bacteriostic properties |
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