75-409: Chicken soup is a soup made from chicken , simmered in water, usually with various other ingredients. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth , often with pieces of chicken or vegetables; common additions are pasta , noodles , dumplings , or carrots, and grains such as rice and barley . Chicken soup is commonly considered a comfort food . Humans were already boiling food by
150-487: A Germanic source, from which also comes the word " sop ", a piece of bread used to soak up soup or a thick stew . The word restaurant (meaning "[something] restoring") was first used in France in the 16th century, to refer to a highly concentrated, inexpensive soup, sold by street vendors, that was advertised as an antidote to physical exhaustion . In 1765, according to Prosper Montagné's Larousse Gastronomique ,
225-417: A broth . Soups are similar to stews , and in some cases there may not be a clear distinction between the two; however, soups generally have more liquid (broth) than stews. In traditional French cuisine, soups are classified into two main groups: clear soups and thick soups . The established French classifications of clear soups are bouillon and consommé . Thick soups are classified depending upon
300-469: A condensed soup , canned chicken soup such as Campbell 's Chicken Noodle Soup, is notable for its high sodium content: 890 mg per 1 ⁄ 2 cup serving. This gives a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 cup bowl of soup about 2,500 mg of sodium, a full day's allowance in the case of this mainstream brand. Other condensed chicken soups produced by Campbell's, such as Chicken with Rice or Chicken & Stars Soup, have similar amounts, as do generic versions of
375-641: A dietary supplement . The root is most often available in dried form, either whole or sliced. In Korean cuisine , ginseng is used in various banchan (side dishes) and guk (soups), as well as tea and alcoholic beverages . Ginseng-infused tea and liquor , known as insam cha (literally "ginseng tea") and insam-ju ("ginseng liquor") is consumed. Ginseng leaves are also used to prepare foods and beverages. Leaves are used to prepare Asian soups, steamed with chicken or combined with ginger, dates, and pork, or are eaten fresh. Although ginseng has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, there
450-597: A Parisian entrepreneur opened a shop specializing in such soups. This prompted the use of the modern word restaurant to refer to eating establishments. In the US , the first colonial cookbook was published by William Parks in Williamsburg, Virginia , in 1742, based on Eliza Smith's The Compleat Housewife; or Accomplished Gentlewoman's Companion , and it included several recipes for soups and bisques. A 1772 cookbook, The Frugal Housewife , contained an entire chapter on
525-408: A boil and then simmered in a covered pot on a very low flame for one to three hours, adding water if necessary. Saffron or turmeric are sometimes added as a yellow colorant. Chicken soup can be a relatively low fat food: fat can be removed by chilling the soup after cooking and skimming the layer of congealed fat from the top. A study determined that "prolonged cooking of a bone in soup increases
600-527: A broth slowly so that the mixture heats up without curdling, also adding rice or pasta like kritharáki ("little barley;" orzo) , resulting in a thicker texture; it is a traditional remedy for colds , stomach aches , and hangovers . Hungarian chicken soup is a clear soup, a consommé, called Újházi chicken soup. A consommé with entire pieces of chicken, chicken liver and heart, with chunky vegetables and spices like whole black peppercorn, bay leaves, salt and ground black pepper. The vegetables boiled along with
675-592: A broth that includes entire pieces of (often rather tough) soup hen on the bone with large pieces of plantain , potato, cassava and/or other vegetables. A bowl of sancocho is usually an entire meal. The Danish hønsekødssuppe is traditionally cooked using large hens specifically reserved for soup, known as suppehøner ("soup-hens"). Vegetables like celeriac , carrots, onions and leek are usually added and typical flavourings are thyme , laurels and white pepper . The soup may be served with small white dumplings and meatballs. As part of traditional housekeeping ,
750-545: A chilled vegetable-based soup originating from Spain. Vichyssoise is a cold purée of potatoes, leeks, and cream. A feature of East Asian soups not normally found in Western cuisine is the use of tofu in soups. Many traditional East Asian soups are typically broths, "clear soups", or starch thickened soups. In the English language, the word soup has developed several uses in phrase. The direct translation for soup in
825-420: A couple of dried king boletes, one single cabbage leaf and a variety of vegetables such as parsley, celery, carrot, and leek. The cooking must take at least six hours of sensitive boiling over a small fire. At the end, softly burnt onion is added to the soup. Rosół myśliwski (The hunter's rosół) is made of a variety of wild birds as well as pheasant, capercaillie, wood grouse, black grouse, or grey partridge, with
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#1732782414726900-404: A few vegetables to eggs, meat, cream or pasta. Since the 1990s, the canned soup market has burgeoned, with non-condensed soups marketed as "ready-to-eat", so they require no additional liquid to prepare. Microwaveable bowls have expanded the "ready-to-eat" canned soup market even more, offering convenience (especially in workplaces), and making for popular lunch items. In response to concerns over
975-483: A great variety of canned and dried soups are on the market. Canned soup can be condensed, in which case it is prepared by adding water (or sometimes milk ) or it can be "ready-to-eat", meaning that no additional liquid is needed before eating. Condensed soup (invented in 1897 by John T. Dorrance , a chemist with the Campbell Soup Company ) allows soup to be packaged into a smaller can and sold at
1050-424: A lower price than other canned soups. The soup is usually doubled in volume by adding a "can full" of water or milk, about 10 US fluid ounces (300 ml). The "ready-to-eat" variant can be prepared by simply heating the contents of the can on a kitchen stove or in a microwave oven , rather than actually cooking anything. Such soups can be used as a base for homemade soups, with the consumer adding anything from
1125-547: A preventer of sickness. Dak baeksuk , a type of chicken broth with garlic, is also popular among Koreans. It is believed by some to help cure minor illnesses such as the common cold . Some types of baeksuk also contains noodles, similar to chicken noodle soup. Caldo de pollo , also known as Consome de Pollo, is a common Latin-American soup made with whole chicken pieces instead of chopped or shredded chicken, and large cuts of vegetables, such as half-slices of potatoes and whole leaves of cabbage. Another variation of chicken soup
1200-564: A second dish. In Japan, chicken soup is known as torijiru . Typically it starts with dashi , which is made from boiling konbu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried skipjack tuna flakes), and not by boiling the chicken (whole chicken is not typically available in Japanese supermarkets). After the dashi is prepared, pieces of boneless chicken thigh meat are usually used and combined with vegetables like daikon radish, carrot, burdock , konnyaku , welsh onion , mushrooms, potatoes, and taro root. At
1275-953: A small addition of roe deer meat, a couple of wild mushrooms, and 2–3 juniper fruits. Chicken soup is known as canja , a chicken broth prepared with rice or pasta and shredded chicken meat . It is believed to help a person overcome colds and digestive problems, among other mild forms of sickness. In most regions of Romania, chicken soup known as supă de pui consists of a clear or dense sour soup with strained chicken and vegetable broth, and either noodles (tăieței) or dumplings (găluște) are added. Different versions use pieces of chicken and pieces of boiled vegetables (like onion, carrot, parsnip, celery, zucchini, peas, beans, leaves and root of parsley or peppers) and are seasoned usually with sour cream ( smântână ), tomato juice, lemon juice, or borș . In Taiwan-style chicken soup, dried jujube fruits, dried shiitake, and other various herbs are also sometimes added. While it may be possible to use regular ginseng in
1350-578: Is caldo tlalpeño which is garnished with chopped avocado, white cheese, and a chipotle chile. Aguadito de pollo is a traditional chicken soup in Peruvian cuisine consisting of chicken, cilantro, vegetables and spices. Caldo de Gallina (lit., "broth of hen"), the Peruvian form of chicken soup, is made with whole pieces of chicken instead of chopped or shredded chicken, along with potatoes, egg noodles, and hard-boiled eggs. Lime wedges and chili or aji pepper paste are added as condiments. Chicken soup in
1425-572: Is a lack of data regarding the safety and efficacy of ginseng in lactating mothers and infants. Given its potential estrogenic activity and the absence of safety data during lactation, ginseng is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. Ginseng also has adverse drug reactions with phenelzine , and a potential interaction has been reported with imatinib , resulting in hepatotoxicity , and with lamotrigine . The common ginsengs ( P. ginseng and P. quinquefolia ) are generally considered to be relatively safe even in large amounts. One of
1500-399: Is called mami which its style derives from its other Asian neighboring countries, especially East Asia and normally served with sliced chicken, broth, noodles, chopped vegetables. Mami is also associated with the cold, rainy season as well. Other chicken dishes are considered soups. Tinola has chicken cuts in broth, with ginger, chayote , and chili pepper leaves. Sinampalukang manok
1575-547: Is found in cooler climates – Korean Peninsula, Northeast China, Russian Far East , Canada and the United States, although some species grow in warm regions – South China ginseng being native to Southwest China and Vietnam. Panax vietnamensis (Vietnamese ginseng) is the southernmost Panax species known. Wild ginseng ( Korean : 산삼 ; Hanja : 山蔘 ; RR : sansam ; lit. mountain ginseng) grows naturally in mountains and
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#17327824147261650-460: Is frequently marinated in an herbal brew which results in the root becoming extremely brittle. Commercial ginseng is sold in over 35 countries, with China as the largest consumer. In 2013, global sales of ginseng exceeded $ 2 billion, of which half was produced by South Korea. In the early 21st century, 99% of the world's 80,000 tons of ginseng was produced in just four countries: China (44,749 tons), South Korea (27,480 tons), Canada (6,486 tons), and
1725-529: Is hand-picked by gatherers known as simmani ( 심마니 ). The wild ginseng plant is almost extinct in China and endangered globally. This is due to high demand for the product in recent years, leading to the harvesting of wild plants faster than they can grow and reproduce (a wild ginseng plant can take years to reach maturity ). Wild ginseng can be processed to be red or white ginseng. Wild American ginseng has long been used by Native Americans for medicine. Since
1800-479: Is no conclusive modern research that it has biological effects. Clinical research indicates there are no confirmed effects on memory, fatigue, menopause symptoms, and insulin response in people with mild diabetes . A 2021 review indicated that ginseng had "only trivial effects on erectile function or satisfaction with intercourse compared to placebo". As of 2023 , there is no good evidence to indicate that taking ginseng causes any improvement of health or lowers
1875-612: Is no substantial evidence that ginseng is effective for treating any medical condition and it has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat or prevent a disease or to provide a health benefit. Although ginseng is sold as a dietary supplement , inconsistent manufacturing practices for supplements have led to analyses of some ginseng products contaminated with toxic metals or unrelated filler compounds , and its excessive use may have adverse effects or untoward interactions with prescription drugs . One of
1950-405: Is non-dried raw product. Its use is limited by availability. White ginseng ( Korean : 백삼 ; Hanja : 白蔘 ; RR : baeksam ; lit. white ginseng) is peeled and dried ginseng. White ginseng is fresh ginseng which has been dried without being heated. It is peeled and dried to reduce the water content to 12% or less. Drying in the sun bleaches
2025-431: Is not uncommon to observe discrepancies between the ingredients listed on the product label and the actual components or their quantities present in the supplement. While manufacturers can employ independent organizations to authenticate the quality of a product or its ingredients, such verification does not equate to a certification of the product's safety or effectiveness. These independent quality checks primarily focus on
2100-455: Is often served before other dishes in a meal. In 1970, Richard Olney gave the place of the entrée in a French full menu: "A dinner that begins with a soup and runs through a fish course, an entrée, a sorbet, a roast, salad, cheese and dessert, and that may be accompanied by from three to six wines, presents a special problem of orchestration". Fruit soups are prepared using fruit as a primary ingredient, and may be served warm or cold depending on
2175-547: Is planted on mountains by humans and is allowed to grow like wild ginseng. Ginseng seed normally does not germinate until the second spring following the harvest of berries in Autumn. They must first be subjected to a long period of storage in a moist medium with a warm/cold treatment, a process known as stratification . Fresh ginseng ( Korean : 수삼 ; Hanja : 水蔘 ; RR : susam ; lit. water ginseng), also called "green ginseng",
2250-686: Is sometimes regarded as a chicken version of sinigang , but here the meat is browned first before being boiled in the water and it uses tamarind leaves. Kadyos, manok, kag ubad from the Western Visayas uses pigeon peas and banana pith . The Polish chicken soup is called rosół . It is commonly served with fine noodles, boiled carrots and parsley every Sunday. The broth is served separate from chicken meat. There are many types of rosół, as: Rosół Królewski (royal rosół), made of three meats: beef or veal, white poultry (hen, turkey or chicken) and dark poultry as duck, goose (crop only), just
2325-401: Is then boiled for hours. Bogotá , Colombia 's capital, is known for a version of chicken soup called ajiaco . Along with chicken, ajiaco typically includes maize , three types of potatoes , avocado , capers , and a herb called guascas , and is served with a dollop of cream . Sancocho de gallina is another popular dish throughout Colombia and in neighboring countries. This is
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2400-602: Is very similar to acetylcysteine , which is used by doctors for patients with bronchitis and other respiratory infections. Chicken soup is also known as " Jewish penicillin", either as ersatz penicillin , or as alternative to penicillin. Many Chinese soups are based on chicken broth . Typical Chinese chicken soup is made from old hens and is seasoned with ginger , scallions , black pepper , soy sauce , rice wine and sesame oil . A more elaborate version can be made from freshly killed spent hen and various herbs such as ginseng , dried goji , and old ginger root. The soup
2475-455: The Filipino language , sabaw , is used as a figure of speech, referring to moments where one is unable to think straight, as if one's brain is empty, much like a bowl of soup devoid of any ingredients. It can also refer to someone who says something that makes no sense, thereby referring to them as sabog . Ginseng Ginseng ( / ˈ dʒ ɪ n s ɛ ŋ / ) is the root of plants in
2550-518: The Teochew Chinese jîn-sim ( 人蔘 ; where this transliteration is in Pe̍h-ōe-jī ). The first character 人 ( pinyin rén ; Modern Standard Mandarin pronunciation: [ʐə̌n] or [ɻə̌n] ) means "person" and the second character 蔘 ( pinyin : shēn ; MSM : [ʂə́n] ) means "plant root" in a forked shape. The Korean loanword insam comes from
2625-717: The Upper Palaeolithic period when thermally altered rocks became commonplace in the archaeological record. Small boiling pits are present on the Gravettian site Pavlov VI. Cobbles were heated on the hearth and then placed into the water to bring it to boil. However, the antiquity of soup is highly contested. Based on ethnographic evidence, some archaeologists conjecture that early humans employed hides and watertight baskets to boil water. The word soup comes from French soupe ("soup", "broth"), which comes through Vulgar Latin suppa ("bread soaked in broth") from
2700-414: The "Prince of Soups". The first American cooking pamphlet dedicated to soup recipes was written in 1882 by Emma Ewing: Soups and Soup Making . Portable soup was devised in the 18th century by boiling seasoned meat until a thick, resinous syrup was left that could be dried and stored for months at a time. Commercial soup became popular with the invention of canning in the 19th century, and today
2775-428: The 16th century. In Chinese folk tales from the northeastern regions, ginseng is said to transform into children, often depicted with skyward-reaching braids, sometimes tied with red ribbons, and occasionally dressed in bellybands. In these stories, a ginseng child will typically enter a house to play with another child. However, if the adults tie a red ribbon around the child's feet, the child vanishes. When they follow
2850-515: The Philippines is called sopas and has some western influences in it. While there are many variations in the recipe, it usually contains chicken strips in broth, onions, vegetables (mainly carrots, cabbage and celery), and macaroni noodles. It is cooked with evaporated milk to give it richer flavor. Sopas is normally associated with the cold, rainy season in the Philippines, and may thus be regarded as local comfort food. Another chicken soup
2925-471: The UK is cock-a-leekie soup , a clear, thin broth of shredded chicken and leeks. In the United States and Canada, chicken soup often has noodles or rice in it, thus giving it its common name of "chicken noodle soup ". The term may have been coined in a commercial for the Campbell Soup Company in the 1930s. The original 21 varieties of Campbell's condensed soup featured a "chicken soup with noodles", but when it
3000-483: The United States FDA and Federal Trade Commission have issued numerous warning letters to manufacturers of ginseng dietary supplements for making false claims of health or anti-disease benefits, stating that the "products are not generally recognized as safe and effective for the referenced uses" and are illegal as unauthorized "new drugs" under federal law. Ginseng supplements are not subjected to
3075-511: The United States (1,054 tons). All ginseng produced in South Korea is Korean ginseng ( P. ginseng ), while ginseng produced in China includes P. ginseng and South China ginseng ( P. notoginseng ). Ginseng produced in Canada and the United States is mostly American ginseng ( P. quinquefolius ). Ginseng may be included in energy drinks or herbal teas in small amounts or sold as
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3150-496: The broth, a large hen, called a Suppenhuhn (lit.: "soup hen"), may be boiled, and pieces of it—especially from the boiled breast—can later be added to the soup. In southern Germany, homemade chicken soup typically consists of chicken broth, to which spices and semolina dumplings or noodles are added. Another dish made with chicken broth, pieces of chicken, boiled vegetables, and spices is known as Hühnereintopf , meaning "chicken stew". Alternatively, homemade noodles may be added to
3225-462: The calcium content of the soup when cooked at an acidic, but not at a neutral pH". Strictly speaking, chicken soup , unless qualified, implies that the soup is served as a thin broth, with pieces of meat, and possibly vegetables, and either noodles, rice, barley, or dumplings. Cream of chicken soup is a thick, creamy, soup made with chicken stock and pieces, combined with milk (or cream) and flour, which might contain vegetable pieces, depending on
3300-481: The chicken broth, without vegetables, and with only pickling spice , salt and pepper added to it. In Ghana , chicken soup, also known as Chicken Light soup is made by cooking the chicken in a blended mixture of tomatoes, onions, pepper and other spices and sometimes garden eggs and is served primarily with fufu or on its own. In Greece, chicken soup is most commonly made in the avgolemono ("egg-lemon") fashion, wherein beaten eggs mixed with lemon are added to
3375-422: The cooked meat is reserved for other dishes such as høns i asparges ("hens in asparagus") or hønsesalat ("hens-salad"). The French serve chicken-based forms of bouillon and consommé. Typical French seasonings for chicken soup includes: bay leaves, fresh thyme, dry white wine and garlic. In Germany, chicken soup is made with chicken broth, vegetables, such as carrots, spices and herbs and small noodles. For
3450-414: The country is soto ayam ; a turmeric yellow spicy chicken soup with vegetables and noodle or vermicelli, served with steamed rice, pieces of lontong or ketupat . In Italy, chicken soup is often served with pasta, in such dishes as cappelletti in brodo , tortellini in brodo and passatelli . Even when served on its own, the meat and any vegetables used are usually removed from the broth and served as
3525-563: The cultivated ginseng ( Korean : 인삼 ; Hanja : 人蔘 ; RR : insam ; lit. human ginseng), which is less expensive than wild ginseng. The botanical genus name Panax , meaning "all-healing" in Greek, shares the same origin as " panacea " and was applied to this genus because Carl Linnaeus was aware of its wide use in Chinese medicine as a muscle relaxant . True ginseng plants belong only to
3600-469: The diluted soup in vivo effect is debatable. The New York Times reviewed the University of Nebraska study, among others, in 2007 and concluded that "none of the research is conclusive, and it is not known whether the changes measured in the laboratory really have a meaningful effect on people with cold symptoms." It has also been shown that chicken soup contains the amino acid cysteine , which
3675-577: The effects of sedative medications. Concerns exist when ginseng is used over a longer term, potentially causing side effects such as skin rashes, headaches, insomnia , and digestive problems. The long-term use of ginseng may result in nervousness, anxiety, diarrhea, confusion, depression, or feelings of depersonalization, nausea , and fluctuations in blood pressure (including hypertension). There have been reports of gynecomastia and breast pain associated with ginseng use. Other side effects include breast pain and vaginal bleeding . As of 2023, there
3750-419: The end, different seasonings are added depending on the region of the country or type of soup. It could be a miso -based soup or soy sauce-based. Cooking sake , mirin , salt, and vinegar are also used with the soy sauce or miso. The pork equivalent called butajiru is more popular than the chicken-based soup. Bone stocks for ramen are also often made with chicken stock, and it is almost invariably used in
3825-550: The first written texts covering the use of ginseng as a medicinal herb was the Shen Nong Pharmacopoeia , written in China in 196 AD. In his Compendium of Materia Medica herbal of 1596, Li Shizhen described ginseng as a "superior tonic". However, the herb was not used as a "cure-all" medicine, but more specifically as a tonic for patients with chronic illnesses and those who were convalescing. Control over ginseng fields in China and Korea became an issue in
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#17327824147263900-454: The genus Panax , such as Korean ginseng ( P. ginseng ), South China ginseng ( P. notoginseng ), and American ginseng ( P. quinquefolius ), characterized by the presence of ginsenosides and gintonin . Ginseng is common in the cuisines and medicines of China and Korea . Ginseng has been used in traditional medicine over centuries, though modern clinical research is inconclusive about its medical effectiveness. There
3975-536: The incidence of adverse effects is minor when used over the short term. The FDA has classified ginseng as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS), indicating its general tolerability in adult populations. The risk of interactions between ginseng and prescription medications is believed to be low, but ginseng may have adverse effects when used with blood thinners . Ginseng interacts with certain blood thinner medications, such as warfarin , leading to decreased blood levels of these drugs. Ginseng can also potentiate
4050-417: The integrity of the product in terms of its composition and do not extend to safety evaluations or purported clinical efficacy. Ginseng contains steroidal saponins known as ginsenosides , polyacetylenes , polysaccharides , peptidoglycans , and polyphenols , among diverse other phytochemicals , but the effects of these compounds in humans are unknown. Ginseng generally has a good safety profile and
4125-627: The less common kotteri variety. Chicken soup is a traditional dish of the European Jewish kitchen . The Russian and Polish Jewish communities use a relatively high proportion of chicken stock for their soup, made mostly from the bones. The soup is prepared with herbs like parsley and fresh dill or thyme , and is often served with knaidlach (matzah balls), kreplach (dumplings), lokshen (flat egg noodles), or mandlen ( Shkedei Marak in Israel) (soup "almonds"). A traditional garnish
4200-408: The main ingredients of this canned soup are: Soup Soup is a primarily liquid food , generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock , milk, or water. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling or simmering solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming
4275-572: The mid-1700s, it has been harvested for international trade. Wild American ginseng can be harvested in 19 states and the Appalachian Mountains but has restrictions for exporting. Cultivated ginseng ( Korean : 인삼 ; Hanja : 人蔘 ; RR : insam ; lit. human ginseng) is less expensive than the rarely available wild ginseng. Cultivated ginseng ( Korean : 장뇌삼 ; Hanja : 長腦蔘 ; RR : jangnoesam )
4350-809: The most common and characteristic symptoms of an acute overdose of P. ginseng is bleeding. Symptoms of mild overdose may include dry mouth and lips, excitation, fidgeting, irritability, tremor, palpitations, blurred vision, headache, insomnia, increased body temperature, increased blood pressure, edema, decreased appetite, dizziness, itching, eczema, early morning diarrhea, bleeding, and fatigue. Symptoms of severe overdose with P. ginseng may include nausea , vomiting, irritability , restlessness, urinary and bowel incontinence, fever, increased blood pressure, increased respiration, decreased sensitivity and reaction to light, decreased heart rate, cyanotic (blue) facial complexion, red facial complexion, seizures, convulsions, and delirium . The English word "ginseng" comes from
4425-649: The negative health effects of excessive salt intake, some soup manufacturers have introduced reduced-salt versions of popular soups. Today, Campbell's Tomato (introduced in 1897), Cream of Mushroom , and Chicken Noodle (introduced in 1934) are three of the most popular soups in America. Americans consume approximately 2.5 billion bowls of these three soups alone each year. Other popular brands of soup include Progresso . Dry soup mixes are sold by many manufacturers, and are reconstituted with hot water; other fresh ingredients may then be added. The first dried soup
4500-714: The pieces of chicken are usually carrots, celeriac , parsley root and parsnip . Soup vermicelli, semolina dumplings or thin Spätzle noodles or small dumplings are also added to the soup. Even other vegetables may be used, such as green peas, a whole tomato and whole onions boiled along with the soup, mushrooms, asparagus, celery , green pepper, cauliflower, kohlrabi , green beans or parsley, in different combinations. In Indonesia , chicken soup might appear as sayur sop , vegetable and chicken broth soup that contains chicken pieces, potato, green beans, carrot, celery, and fried shallot. Another chicken soup variant commonly found across
4575-404: The product. Canned chicken soup with much less sodium than the traditional formulation is available, including many varieties produced by Campbell's, some with as little as 100 mg of sodium. Campbell's claims production of a chicken noodle soup that will find broad consumer acceptance—in short, that will sell—is very difficult, so it has to balance healthfulness with sodium content. Usually,
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#17327824147264650-597: The recipe, a special type of ginseng called san qi is commonly used. This is grown almost exclusively in Wenshan County, Yunnan Province. The roots are powdered for ease of use, although it may also be possible to use the flowerheads. East Slavs traditionally prefer an often simple chicken and vegetable bouillon with added noodles or rice, and a pinch of fresh herbs. Another type of chicken soup includes chicken, noodles, carrot, potato and onion. Some cooks add chopped boiled egg and even sour cream to their variations of
4725-734: The recipe. Several terms are used when referring to chicken soups: Chicken soup has long been touted as a form of folk medicine to treat respiratory infections . In 2000, scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha studied the effect of chicken soup on the inflammatory response in vitro . They found that some components of the chicken soup inhibit neutrophil migration, which may have an anti-inflammatory effect that could hypothetically lead to temporary ease from symptoms of illness. However, since these results have been obtained from purified cells (and directly applied),
4800-404: The recipe. Many varieties of fruit soups exist, and they may be prepared based upon the availability of seasonal fruit. Cold soups are a particular variation on the traditional soup, wherein the temperature when served is kept at or below room temperature. They may be sweet or savory. In summer, sweet cold soups can form part of a dessert tray. An example of a savory chilled soup is gazpacho ,
4875-444: The ribbon, they find it tied to a blade of grass, and upon digging, they uncover a ginseng root. Ginseng plants belong only to the genus Panax . Cultivated species include Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng), Panax notoginseng (South China ginseng), Panax pseudoginseng (Himalayan ginseng), Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng), Panax trifolius (Dwarf ginseng), and Panax vietnamensis (Vietnamese ginseng). Ginseng
4950-441: The risk of any disease. Although the roots are used in traditional Chinese medicine , the leaves and stems contain larger quantities of the phytochemicals than the roots, and are easier to harvest. The constituents include steroid saponins known as ginsenosides , but the effects of these ginseng compounds have not been studied with high-quality clinical research as of 2021, and therefore remain unknown. As of 2019,
5025-525: The root to a yellowish-white color. Red ginseng ( traditional Chinese : 紅蔘 ; simplified Chinese : 红参 ; pinyin : hóngshēn ; Korean : 홍삼 ; romaja : hongsam ; lit. 'red ginseng') is steamed and dried ginseng, which has reddish color. Red ginseng is less vulnerable to decay than white ginseng. It is ginseng that has been peeled, heated through steaming at standard boiling temperatures of 100 °C (212 °F), and then dried or sun-dried. It
5100-505: The same pre-market approval process in the US by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as pharmaceutical drugs. FDA mandates that manufacturers must ensure the safety of their ginseng supplements before marketing, without the necessity to substantiate the safety and efficacy of these supplements in a pre-market scenario . Ginseng supplements can be complex, often containing multiple constituents. It
5175-462: The soup. Traditionally, chicken soup (or broth) in Britain is a clear and watery soup with chunky vegetables (such as carrot , celery and onion ), chicken, salt and pepper . However, a thick, creamy variety called cream of chicken soup, which may not contain any vegetable pieces (depending on the recipe), is more popular today. A distinct version from Scotland that has become popular throughout
5250-641: The time that chicken was domesticated in the neolithic period , so it is likely that chickens were being boiled for soup. Modern American chicken soup, which typically includes root vegetables such as carrot , onion , leeks and celery , was a staple across Northern Europe and was brought to the United States by immigrants. Variations on the flavor are gained by adding root vegetables such as parsnip, potato, sweet potato and celery root; herbs such as bay leaves , parsley and dill; other vegetables such as zucchini, whole garlic cloves, lettuce, or tomatoes; and black pepper. The soup should be brought slowly to
5325-612: The topic. English cooking dominated early colonial cooking; but as new immigrants arrived from other countries, other national soups gained popularity. In particular, German immigrants living in Pennsylvania were famous for their potato soups. In 1794, Jean Baptiste Gilbert Payplat dis Julien, a refugee from the French Revolution , opened an eating establishment in Boston called " The Restorator ", and became known as
5400-687: The type of thickening agent used: purées are vegetable soups thickened with starch ; bisques are made from puréed shellfish or vegetables thickened with cream ; cream soups may be thickened with béchamel sauce ; and veloutés are thickened with eggs , butter , and cream. Other ingredients commonly used to thicken soups and broths include rice , lentils , flour , and grains ; many popular soups also include pumpkin, carrots, potatoes, pig's trotters and bird's nests . Other types of soup include fruit soups , dessert soups, pulse soups such as split pea, cold soups and other styles. The earliest evidence for soup in human culinary practice dates to
5475-409: Was eyerlekh (little eggs). These unlaid chicken eggs were taken from a hen and boiled in the soup. Modern health standards make these difficult to obtain now. Samgyetang is a Korean chicken soup with insam (Korean ginseng), daechu (dried jujube fruits), garlic, ginger, glutinous rice , and sometimes other medicinal herbs. It is believed to be not only a cure for physical ailments but also
5550-607: Was bouillon cubes ; the earlier meat extract did not require refrigeration, but was a viscous liquid. East Asian-style instant noodle soups include ramen and seasonings, and are marketed as a convenient and inexpensive instant meal, requiring only hot water for preparation. While North American ones tend to have a powder pack only, instant noodles sold in East Asia commonly include a pack of dried vegetables too. Western-style dried soups include vegetable, chicken base, potato, pasta and cheese flavors. In French cuisine, soup
5625-508: Was advertised on the Amos 'n' Andy radio show in the 1930s by a slip of the tongue the soup was referred to as "chicken noodle soup". Traditionally, American chicken soup was prepared using old hens too tough and stringy to be roasted or cooked for a short time. In modern times, these fowl are difficult to come by, and broiler chickens (young chickens suitable for roasting or broiling) are often used to make soup. Often (but not always) sold as
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