cup of jojo

It’s that time of year…cold & flu season! JoJo has come down with a lovely upper respiratory thing, and I’m doing everything in my power to kick it’s butt without antibiotics. Besides massive doses of vitamin C and drinking my weight in H2O, my next go-to remedy is nutrient-packed and immune-boosting foods. Enter this chicken soup recipe from Bon Appetit—it should be handed out at the doctor’s office. Simple & fresh ingredients make for a fantastic homemade stock. They say to buy a whole chicken and chop it into parts, but I saved some time (and mess) and just bought a package of raw organic chicken legs/thighs. Garlic is anti-bacterial & anti-viral; ginger is anti-inflammatory and aids the immune system by stimulating sweat glands; the dark meat on chicken thighs is packed with zinc and B-vitamins; and of course chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food—how could you not feel better?

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/01/cleansing-ginger-chicken-soup