Chinese Chicken Soup

There are many reasons to keep a pot simmering when you have a clod or flu. In china, chicken soup is very well known as a clod and flu home remedy. Recent research shows that chicken soup can apparently help to prevent white blood cells from triggering inflammation and condestion in the upper airways.

The rich, steamy broth breaks up congestion, and spicy ingredients such as ginger, garlic and onions have mild antiviral properties. Unlike the Steamed Chicken Recipe, this chicken recipe is a soup recipe which warms you up instantly and get rid of the cold much more faster.

Nutrtional Information: per serving   
Calories:           299.35   
Fat:                  30g
- saturated:       5.88g
Protein:             41.25g
Carbohydrates:   21.25g
Sugars:              16.25

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1. 1 medium size whole chicken, about 2lb 3oz(1kg);
2. 1kg/2lb 3oz carrots, chopped;
3. 1kg/2lb 3oz onions, chopped;
4. 3-4 spring onions, finely sliced;
5. 2 inch fresh root ginger, minced;
6. 4-5 teaspoons salt, or to taste;
7. 4 garlic cloves, minced;
8. 1 tablespoon dry sherry;
9. fresh chopped parsley for garnishing;
10.ground black pepper.

Directions:
1. Wash the chicken and place the chicken in cold water. Bring the water to boil, discard the water and cut the chicken into 10-12 pieces.

2. Refill the water up to just can cover the chicken, and bring to a full boil.

3. Add the minced root ginger, dry sherry, chopped carrots, and chopped onions. Bring the soup back to boil then reduce the heat to simmer for 2-3 hours, topping up with water as necessary.

4. Boost the soup with chopped the garlic, and add the spring onions, then season to taste with salt and ground blak pepper.

5. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.