Grandma was right - chicken soup really does help when you're sick. Studies have shown that chicken soup has mild anti-inflammatory effects that help ease cold symptoms. This version is supercharged with immune-boosting ingredients like ginger, garlic, turmeric, and lemon.
This isn't just comfort food - it's medicinal food. The steam helps clear sinuses, the warm broth soothes sore throats, and the nutrient-dense ingredients support your immune system. Keep this recipe on hand for cold and flu season.
Science-Backed Benefits
- Steam: Opens nasal passages
- Warm liquid: Soothes sore throats
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces symptoms
- Hydration: Essential when sick
Immune-Boosting Ingredients
- Garlic: Natural antimicrobial
- Ginger: Anti-inflammatory, settles stomach
- Turmeric: Powerful anti-inflammatory
- Lemon: Vitamin C boost
Best Practices for Sick Days
- Sip slowly while warm
- Eat as much as comfortable
- Breathe in the steam
- Have multiple servings per day
Chicken Soup for Sick Days
A healing, immune-boosting soup packed with ginger, garlic, and lemon. Scientifically proven to help fight colds. Nature's medicine in a bowl.
Nutrition per serving
225 Calories
28g Protein
14g Carbs
6g Fat
2g Fiber
Ingredients
Instructions
- . Simmer chicken with aromatics to make healing broth.
- . Strain, shred chicken, return to broth.
- . Add vegetables and simmer until tender.
- . Finish with lemon, herbs. Sip while warm.
Recipe Notes
- Freeze ahead: Make and freeze before flu season so it's ready when needed.
- Extra garlic: Raw garlic is most potent - add extra minced garlic at the end.
- Honey: Add a spoonful to each bowl for extra soothing.
- Storage: Refrigerate 5 days. Freezes well for 3 months.