Have you ever wondered why at the first signs of illness, mothers around the globe whip up a batch of chicken soup? Sure, it could just be an old wive's tale that chicken soup is good for you, but it's not. The truth is that chicken soup really is good for you.
Chicken soup helps keep you hydrated, which is very important when you are ill. The steam from it also helps relieve congestion and soothe a sore throat. The protein in the chicken and nutrients in the vegetables help give you strength. Studies have shown that chicken soup can help reduce inflammation associated with a cold. I told you, chicken soup is good for you!
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Plus, some of the love that goes into making chicken soup is part of what makes it good for you. Eating a bowl of delicious chicken soup feels like getting a hug from the inside out. Another wonderful aspect of chicken soup is that there are so many ways to make it. Here I've put together 9 chicken soup recipes that will warm your soul whether you have a cold or not.
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Mexican chicken soup
Oh, how I love elote in my soup.
Get the full recipe directions at TechFoodLife.com.
Chicken vegetable soup
Full of chicken, full of veggies makes this soup very healthful.
Get the full recipe directions at ModernMami.com.
Sopa de pollo
A good soup always has bay leaves in it. At least that's what my mother tells me.
Get the full recipe directions at Latinaish.com.
Caro's chicken noodle soup
I'll take oodles of noodles in my chicken soup, please.
Get the full recipe directions at Carolyn in Carolina.
Sancocho de gallina
I'm sick right now and just looking at this soup makes me feel better.
Sopa de pollo para el alma
This soup knows it's good for your soul.
Get the full recipe directions at Sazón Boricua.
The easiest chicken soup
Sometimes you just want to make something easy. This soup is easy and delicious.
Get the full recipe directions at Mami talks.
Chicken tortilla soup
I love chicken tortilla soup. It's got kick, it's got flavor, it's got my heart.
Get the full recipe directions at Muy Bueno Cookbook.
Yucatan lime Soup
As far as I'm concerned almost any soup benefits from the addition of either lime or lemon.
Get the full recipe directions at Nibbles and Feasts.
