Soups for Winter

Similar to drinking teas, winter is the time for soups and stews.

One very simple yet delicious soup is the combination of fresh ginger and scallions in a chicken or other clear broth. Ginger and scallion soup warms the interior and also treats early-stage colds.

Congee, or rice porridge, is close to a soup and traditional breakfast food in parts of Asia. Although rice is most commonly used, congees can be made by boiling any grain in a large quantity of water until a creamy soup forms, similar to oatmeal. To enhance the warming quality of congees, cook grains with ginger, pepper, meats, and other warming foods.