There is a popular South American proverb which states:
“Good broth will resurrect the dead.”
Although this is an unrealistic claim, bone broth, in particular chicken, has been passed down by ancient folk medicine for its ability to treat the common cold.
With the popularity of bone broth increasing, in year 2000, Scientists evaluated whether ‘chicken soup’ could inhibit neutrophil migration.
In lay mans terms could it help treat upper respiratory infections.
Rennard, et al 2000, found it was effective!
Therefore Grandma and Mum were right!
Chicken soup is one of the most nourishing meals you can consume, especially when you are under the weather.
This is why it is one of our family’s winter staples, consumed in prevention of the catching any nasty bugs too.
Learn reasons why bone broth is so incredibly nourishing here
I wanted to share with you how I make my chicken soup- passed down through my family, and of course modified through the generations
INGREDIENTS
1 whole organic chicken
1 medium onion
4 large garlic cloves- bruised and diced
10 cloves
4 bay leaves
3 carrots
1/4 celery
1/4 cauliflower
1/4 broccoli
2 parsnips
1 turnip
1 fresh lemon
1 tsp of turmeric
Bunch of seasonal fresh green herbs
METHOD
Place the whole chicken into the slow cooker or large pot on the stove with the lemon, herbs and spices- not the fresh green herbs- add it fresh to serve and enjoy!
If in the slow cooker I place it on at night after dinner and leave it to cook overnight,
if in the day and cooking in a large pot, cook slowly on very low heat.
Tip *I normally put it on at breakfast time and, provided I’m staying in that morning, leave it to cook slowly until lunch time.
When chicken is tender and falling off the bone, take the chicken out and place all the vegetables in.
Once the vegetables are soft, I place all the chicken meat back in- bones removed and allow it to steep for no less than 30mins.
Dinner/Lunch is served!!
- A note: for the super busy: I often place all the ingredients into the slow cooker if i’m out all day and then I take the bones out at the end before serving. Since having little people I tend not to do this as much as I do miss the occasional bone in among the vegetables but if you thorough and don’t mind a bone or two this way is quick.
Enjoy,
With love, Jodie xx