Julie, one of our amazing Massage Therapists has this recommendation – Cold and flu season is upon us, and we could all use some help this time of year. Have you ever heard stories of grandmas who cook up a batch of chicken soup every time someone in their family gets sick? That’s me! (minus the grandma part). This stuff really works.
There are powerful immune enhancers and anti-microbials in this version of chicken soup which go to work quickly and help you recover much faster.
This recipe is taken from The Makers Diet by Jordan Rubin:
It is best to use all organic ingredients when possible
1 whole chicken, cut up, extra fat removed
2-4 chicken feet (optional)
1 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
3-4 quarts cold filtered water
8 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 stalks celery, coarsly chopped
3-4 medium onions, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 inches finely grated fresh ginger
3-4 small to medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
2-4 Tbsp celtic sea salt
4 Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
1 bunch parsley, chopped
Place all ingredients except coconut oil and parsley in a large stock pot with a heavy bottom. Bring to a boil and skim off the scum that rises to the top with a large spoon. Add in the coconut oil, place a lid on the pot, turn the heat down to the lowest setting, and cook for 12 to 24 hrs barely simmering. About 1/2 hour before serving, remove chicken from the pot, allow it to cool a little, and remove the meat from the bones. Return the meat to the pot. Meanwhile, place the parsley in the pot and cook another 5-10 minutes. The small bones are very soft, and may be given to your dog or cat. Jewish folklore says that the chicken feet are the secret to a successful broth. If you can find these by all means use them, but it will still be great if you can’t. Here’s to your health!
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