A cup of hot chicken soup almost always provides immediate relief by giving an increased flow to nasal mucus, which helps in removing germs from the system. The function of chicken soup in relieving common cold has been investigated recently by researchers in the University of Nebraska, Medical Centre. Chicken soup counters the immune cells that cause the inflammation. The availability of protein in soup facilitates regeneration of immune cells to boost defence mechanism whereas the vitamin components repair damages. The iron component restores the lost vitality.
Many recipes are now available which are prepared and enjoyed as a popular drink during common cold.
Majority of the recipes contain onions, turnips, carrots, salt, pepper, etc. During winters, chicken soup shops mushroom in big cities. The relentless greedy traders do not spare even the chicken soup. They try to sell spicy soup using the minimum possible quantity of the chicken meat. It is advisable that the chicken soup powder be developed commercially to be used for house-hold preparation of soup or fresh chicken soup be prepared to fight common cold.