Miso Soup For Colds
Did you know that Miso Soup with Scallions is actually an ancient herbal remedy for colds? With cold and flu season headed this way mid fall why not stock up on a tasty, as well as nutritious soup. In 300 [...]
Did you know that Miso Soup with Scallions is actually an ancient herbal remedy for colds?
With cold and flu season headed this way mid fall why not stock up on a tasty, as well as nutritious soup.
In 300 AD famous herbalist, Ge Hong, writes about Miso Soup with Scallions in a book called, Bei ji zhou hou fang or Emergency Formulas to Keep Up One’s Sleeve.
The soup is indicated for the onset of a cold when a person is just beginning to feel a headache, stuffy nose and a slight fever. So, the next time you feel a cold coming on, be sure to have your miso!
Miso Soup (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
* 6 cups water
* 3-4 Tablespoons Aka Miso or red soy bean paste (usually sold in the refrigerated section)
* 3-5 green onions stalks, chopped
Directions:
* Dissolve the miso in a little bit of boiling water (about 2 tsp.)
* Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add the miso & scallions.
* Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
* Remove from heat top with green onions and serve.
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