Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Winter Special Chicken Soup Recipe| Chicken Soup Recipe For Cold And Flu |Patients Ke Soup Recipe

Login to Save
Pure Cooking
Pure Cooking
17 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Pure Cooking to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Chicken Soup for Cold and Flu

Cultural Context

Originating from various cultures, chicken soup is often considered a comforting remedy for colds and flu. In India, it's infused with spices and herbs, making it not just nourishing but also flavorful. Traditionally, families prepare it during illness to provide warmth and hydration. Today, variations abound globally, with each culture adding its unique twist, but the essence of comfort remains universal.

IndianINmain
50 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion
1/2 inch ginger
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cardamom pods
500 grams chicken with bone
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 glasses water (750 ml)
chopped coriander leaves
lemon for serving

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while rice is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds freshness, while green onions are often less expensive.

1

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pressure cooker.

2

Add 1 small chopped onion and fry lightly.

3

Crush 1/2 inch ginger and 2 cloves of garlic, then add to the cooker.

4

Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 2 cardamom pods, and sauté lightly.

5

Add 500 grams of chicken with bone and sauté until the color changes.

6

Season with salt to taste and add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder.

7

Sauté again and then add 3 glasses of water (750 ml).

8

Add chopped coriander leaves, including the stems, for flavor.

9

Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

10

After the pressure releases, open the lid and check the soup.

11

Add more chopped coriander and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, and cook on high flame for 5 minutes.

12

Serve hot with a sprinkle of black pepper and lemon.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringshredding

Equipment Needed

pressure cooker

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Also Known As

Chicken BrothHealing Chicken Soup

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Indian Videos

(23 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)