Kapanlagi.com - Currently, the weather easily changes, sometimes scorching hot but suddenly heavy rain. And of course, this can make the body quickly catch the flu. When we catch the flu, it will disrupt our activities and rest.
Because the fluids in the throat or nose can make it difficult for us to rest properly. That's why when someone catches the flu, they want to consume warm and soupy food.
In addition, warm and soupy food can also temporarily relieve the flu. And it can make the body feel warm when going to rest. Therefore, according to various sources, here are 5 recipe for flu relief soup that are easy and practical to make.
1. Chicken Soup
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The first recipe for flu relief is chicken soup. Unlike regular chicken soup, this soup will provide warmth for those who are suffering from the flu. Let's check out how to make it.
Ingredients needed:
1/2 kg chicken wings
2 carrots
Oyster mushrooms
2 stalks of celery
2 stalks of green onions
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1 piece of crushed ginger
1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt
Fried onions
1 liter water
Instructions:
- First, clean the chicken wings and cut them into 3 pieces.
- Then, boil water in a pot and add the chicken wings once it boils. Cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add carrots and oyster mushrooms. Let it boil again.
- Add all the seasonings, stir, and cook until done.
- After it is cooked, add sliced celery and green onions.
- Turn off the stove. Pour the cooked soup into a bowl. Sprinkle with fried onions.
- Chicken soup for flu relief is ready to be served.
2. Tofu Soup
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In addition to using chicken, you can make a flu relief soup recipe using tofu. Of course, the way to make it is practical, let's check it out.
Ingredients needed:
1 liter of beef broth
2 stalks of green onion
1 piece of white tofu or silk tofu is better
2 cloves of garlic
1 clove of shallot
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
1 teaspoon of seasoning
1 tablespoon of cooking oil
How to make it:
- First, steam the tofu until soft, then dice and set aside.
- Sauté the shallot and garlic until fragrant and remove from heat.
- Heat the broth, then add the sautéed shallot, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
- Once it boils, add the tofu and green onion. Let it boil again. Then remove from heat.
- Done, the tofu soup is ready to be served hot.
3. Ginger Macaroni Soup
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The next flu relieving recipe is ginger macaroni soup. In addition to relieving flu, this macaroni soup is also delicious to consume when you have the flu and a sore throat. Let's check out how to make it.
Ingredients needed:
2 liters of chicken broth
20 grams of macaroni
220 grams of peas and corn
1 carrot
1 onion
Olive oil
Salt
Sugar
Ground pepper
1 piece of ginger
How to make it:
- First, dice the carrot and onion.
- Boil the macaroni with a little salt until tender, remove from heat and drain.
- Boil the chicken broth with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the broth is boiling, add the carrot and ginger.
- Sauté the onion until fragrant, then add it to the broth.
- Add the macaroni, corn, and peas. Add salt, sugar, and ground pepper to taste.
- Cook until all ingredients are evenly cooked. Remove from heat and serve while hot.
4. Korean-style Ginseng Chicken Soup
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Ginseng is one of the spices that can make your body warm, besides that ginseng can also restore your stamina. Therefore, the recipe for Korean-style ginseng chicken soup will be one of the good ways to relieve flu for your body. Let's check the recipe directly.
Ingredients needed:
1 whole small-sized chicken
8 chestnuts
2 stalks of green onions, sliced
1 piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into two
2 dried ginseng
9-10 dates
8 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup of rice, soaked
Salt and pepper to taste
2 liters of water
How to make it:
- First, remove the fat from the chicken meat and then wash it thoroughly.
- Fill the chicken meat with rice, chestnuts, and garlic. Then secure it with toothpicks.
- Prepare a pot, put in the chicken meat, ginseng, dates, ginger, and water. Cook over medium heat until boiling.
- After boiling, reduce the heat and cook for another 1.5 hours until tender.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Done, Korean-style ginseng chicken soup is ready to be enjoyed.
5. Lemongrass Chicken Soup
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And the last recipe for flu relief soup is lemongrass chicken soup. Lemongrass has benefits as a remedy for flu and cough, as lemongrass contains antibacterial properties. And this soup is very suitable for those of you who are experiencing flu, let's check out how to make it.
Ingredients needed:
250 grams of chicken fillet
2 carrots
7 green beans
2 stalks of lemongrass
2 stalks of spring onion
Ground Spices:
2 cloves of garlic
1 bird's eye chili
3 red chilies
How to make it:
- First, sauté the spices until fragrant, then add the lemongrass and sliced chicken. Sauté until the chicken is cooked.
- When done, pour water according to taste for the broth. Then add the vegetables.
- Add mushroom broth, sugar, salt. Finally, add the spring onion.
- Done, lemongrass chicken soup is ready to be enjoyed while hot.
Those are 5 flu relief soup recipes for those of you who are suffering from flu. Don't forget to rest and take medicine with the right dosage. Enjoy trying it out.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.