How To Make The Healthiest Turkey Soup Ever Using Chinese Soup Mix

Grandma always said, If you are sick you need to eat chicken soup. Who hasn’t heard those words? Stand the same with turkey. That doesn’t mean just go grab a pack of chicken noodle soup off the shelf and you are good to go.  Not a chance, not all chicken/turkey soup is healthy. We all know that homemade soup is healthy but do you really know why?

What makes Chicken/Turkey Soup healthy

• The Stock or Broth is a very important component to a healthy soup. The packaged dry stock just won’t cut it. It is full off 59–72%  salt,  hydrogenated fat, monosodium glutamate, flavor enhancers, flavors. Homemade bullion should be made from the chicken carcass. I know it sounds gross but it is a great way to make use of all the chicken and all the nutrients, minerals are in the carcass.
• Vegetables are also an important ingredient. Add whatever vegetables you like, the more the merrier and you may prefer some over others but most important is that you have a nice array of color and nutrient-rich veggies.
• Chinese medicinal herbs the Chinese secret to good health and a great addition to a healthy soup because of all the health benefits they provide. You can buy pre-packaged Chinese soup mixes to add into your soup. There are many varieties and many I use infused in my Healthy Teas

How To Make The Healthiest Chicken Soup Ever Using Chinese Soup Mix

Ingredients

• A large pot of water. (I prefer to use only Kangen Water)
•  Carcass most of what is left of a turkey/chicken dinner (neck, giblets, legs, wings, remaining body of the bird) Remove much of the fat and skin but it is good to leave a bit in for flavor and some health benefits.
• 1-2 cups of leftover turkey/chicken chopped
• Onion and garlic, I use 1/2 an onion and 1/2 a bulb of garlic minced up.
• 1″ chunk of Turmeric
• Salt, pepper to taste
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 3 sticks of celery and carrots
• 1-2 frozen chunk Spinach
• Chinese soup mix (Rince well with warm water and set aside)

Directions:

Boil and simmer carcass for 4-5 hours with lid. Strain into another large pot. Put broth back on the stove and add Chinese soup mix. Simmer for an hour, strain again. Pick whatever you can off the bones and all of the Chinese mix can be added back into broth if preferred except for the Astragalus the flat wood like herb.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer until tender. Enjoy the Healthiest Turkey Soup Ever Using Chinese Secret Remedies.

What is in the Chinese soup mix and what are the health benefits?

1. Chinese Yam (Dioscorea) The white chalky wood herb. known to contain human hormones, the prevention and the treatment of cancer, Crohn’s and whooping cough. Other benefits include the support of improving skin, hair, immune system, diabetes and aid in weight loss.
2. Codonopsis (substitute for ginseng )The small skinny twig like herb known to improve appetite and energy. strengthens immune system which helps prevent cold/flu. Reduces physical and mental stress, inflammation, diabetic and liver complications,  treatment of cancer and tumors and stomach issues as well as headaches.
3. Astragalus Flat wood like slices known to boost the immune system, increase resistance to infections and improve allergy symptoms. Cancer-fighting properties and decrease tumors, inflammation, prevents cardiovascular and diabetic illnesses.
4. Wolfberry (goji) The orange raisin like fruit full of antioxidants like vitamins and minerals such as sodium, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, selenium, vita C, thiamin, riboflavin, with lutein and carotene for vision care. potential benefits to the cardiovascular system, vision-related disease and cancer prevention and treatment. Improves skin.
5. Dried longan The raisin like fruit is known to relieve stress, improve skin, vita C to defend against cold/flu symptoms, the seed can treat snake bites, heal wounds, improve blood circulation and nerve function.
6. Lotus seed(Foxnut, Makhanas) white chic pea-like seed is a high antioxidant which can be used as a natural painkiller, anti-aging, increase sperm count, fertility, inflammation, heal skin and gums, sexual desire and calming effects, reduce diarrhea.
7. Red Dates cranberry-like fruit larger than a raisin suppress cancer-causing cells and reduce cholesterol. A good source of Vitamin A, B1, B2, protein, calcium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium, Aids digestion and circulation and may prevent certain cancers.
8. Honey Dates that are high in fiber, increase energy, eye health, constipation, prevents osteoporosis, intestinal issues, allergies, heart health as well as sexual performance, weight management, and cancer prevention
9. Eucommia Bark increased energy, builds up the immune, endocrine, nervous, urinary and circulatory systems. Strengthens adrenal, system, and has positive effects on bones, joints, ligaments, spine, muscles, head and neck. Prolonged usage may help in weight loss and body rejuvenation.
10. Polygonatum Odoratum (Solomon seal rhizome) benefits include stomach ailments, cough, skin and acne and related issues, joint pain, muscle fatigue which a Chinese treatment can be made for external use, anti-aging, sedative, inflammation, cardiovascular health and a detoxifier.

These herbs and much more are highly sought after in the Chinese culture and believed to have these superfood benefits. Although certain organizations may not approve as they say there is no proof. Chinese herbs for fertility, Chinese herbs for weight loss as well as Chinese healing herbs and supplements are becoming popular today.

I can say as I have been eating healthy and using medicinal herbs and foods for years now and my family has not been sick in years. No colds, no flu, no cancers or related illnesses. If I do I have very mild symptoms but never last. So I am a firm believer that prolonged use of these amazing herbs can do a body good.