Top 8: Chicken soup put to the test to find the best autumn warmers
We focused on chicken soup with the best chicken content and good flavour.
The season of colds and chest infections is fast approaching. A sympathetic smile goes a long way, as does something warming from the kitchen. Keeping hydrated is important, and hot water with a slice of lemon and fresh ginger will help to speed recovery. Add fresh turmeric, black pepper, and a sliver of fresh chilli for further nourishment.
We can boil a chicken carcass covered in water for 30 minutes for a cure-all. It can be drunk by the cup as is or further flavoured with onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. It is amazingly restorative, and you will find plenty of hidden pieces of meat that come off the bone. It can be cooled and poured into freezer trays for later use — very handy for a potato or mushroom soup thickened with a handful of breadcrumbs.
