Asian Soups Soothe & Heal (2/2)

Yang adds that “wine is typically added to the soup to increase the circulation, move blood and expel coldness in the body.” She also notes that “black chicken is better for the postpartum female because it will help the body to generate more blood.” In Korea, miyuk-guk (seaweed soup) is a must for nursing mothers during the first month after birth to cleanse the system and reinvigorate the body. Whether these soups can indeed cure you of your ailments have not been scientifically proven. But when made with lots of love, they’ll do wonders for making you think you’re feeling better, just the way my mom used to. With the temperatures beginning to dip, I plan on making lots of great-tasting soup to take some of the chill off and warm my heart with childhood memories on these frosty winter nights. Source：http://www.nwasianweekly.com Article by Pat Tanumihardja, who can be reached at scpnwan@nwlink.com