There are 25 to 50,000,000 cases of flu this year and 1 billion cases of colds. It is a good idea have a few options.
It can make a huge difference in your recovery process if you have access to home remedies. Studies have shown that chicken soup, a home remedy, can offer relief from symptoms. A hot bowl of chicken soup can help to relieve congestion and inflammation that cause a sore throat or excess phlegm.
Salada Tea Company offers a fresh take on the classic chicken soup recipe. This combination of the healing power and soupiness of tea is a must-have for your recipe collection this season. This homemade cough relief is a better alternative to cough syrup. It uses white tea’s many antioxidants to improve the immune system.
Healthy White Tea
Chicken Soup
Serves 8-10
Two to three pounds of breasts of chicken breast trimmed
2 cans (14 oz) of vegetable or chicken broth reduced in sodium
4 1/2 cups brewed Salada 100 Percent white tea
4 to 5 chopped carrots (or 1 can drained).
1 chopped onion
Chop 3-4 celery stalks
1/2 pound string beans (or 1 can drained).
1 cup or 1 can of corn drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 chopped green pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 tsp Sage
1 small bunch parsley
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tsp garlic
2 cups whole-wheat pasta
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Boil in medium heat until well cooked. Allow to cool, then pour out the water.
Combine broth, brewed tea, carrots and celery with string beans, corn, string beans, string beans, carrots, celery, celery, string bean, corn, undrained tomatoes, green pepper, and spices in a large stockpot. Allow to simmer on medium heat for 2 to 3 hours or until vegetables become tender. After about a half-hour, add the chicken and pasta. Cover and cook for another 25 minutes.
Visit the Tea Resource Web site for more information and recipe ideas. www.greentea.com.
