FOOD AS MEDICINE:
A
SUPER CHICKEN SOUP
By
Kevin KF Ng, MD, PhD.
Former Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Clinical Pharmacology
University of Miami, Miami, FL.,USA
Email: kevinng68@gmail.com
A Slide Presentation for HealthCare Providers Mar 2023

The new chicken soup based on modern science
▪ Chicken soup is consumed in almost every country of the world.
▪ There are myriads of recipes available on the internet. The ingredients are usually
a combination of chicken meat with vegetables. Flavor enhancers are optional
▪ The nutritional value of chicken soup is due to the complete protein and its amino
acids in the chicken meat.
▪ The medicinal value is due to the anti-inflammatory amino acids and anti-
inflammatory phytochemicals in the vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices.
▪ These phytochemicals are now known to be beneficial for health and at times of
illness.
▪ Based on the pharmacological properties of the phytochemicals in vegetables and
spices, I have improved the recipe my family inherited from our ancestors Shitake
mushroom is added to enhance flavor and boost immune function.

Examples of some chicken soup recipes on the Internet.

Ingredients of a typical Chinese chicken soup

Addition of Shitake mushrooms to recipe

Rationale of using ingredients in chicken soup

Direction of Cooking
▪ Boil 3 cups of water.
▪ Cut chicken 8 oz, onions 4 oz, garlics 2 oz, ginger 1
oz and mushrooms 4 oz into slices.
▪ Add all ingredients into boiling water for 15 minutes
▪ Stir the mixture intermittently.
▪ Add salt and pepper to taste or 1 bouillon cube.

Enjoy!

Any Questions?
Please contact
Kevin KF Ng, MD, PhD
kevinng68@gmail.com