Barley Chicken Soup – Boost Immune System for Children

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Children generally have a lower immunity before the age of 6. They do not have a large appetite and are prone to common illness such as cold, flu and allergic rhinitis. The soup I am going to share today is full of nutrients to boost immune system for children so that they can fend off those nasty germs and virus, and at the same time provide the nourishment needed for them to grow healthily.

Picky Eaters


How many of you have little picky eaters that are so persistent in picking out all the vegetables in the food? Even if you dice it and hide it, they will still uncover these “hidden gems” and take them out? It is so frustrating! Despite so, experts still suggest that we should encourage them positively and giving them tiny amounts at a time before slowing increasing the quantity.

Barley Chicken Soup

Adapted from Hong Kong’s Healthy-Food blog.

This delicious soup uses chicken meat, barley, green peas, corn kernels and wolfberries (gouji berries). Full of nutrients and visually appealing, it is a great boost for your child’s immunity.


Ingredients:
  • Chicken Breast/Thigh – 1 piece
  • Barley – 50g
  • Green Peas – 2 tablespoon (can be replaced with other greens you child likes)
  • Corn Kernels – 2 tablespoon
  • Wolfberries – 1 tablespoon
  • 3 slices of ginger and, some spring onions


Preparation:
  • Remove the skin & cut the chicken meat into small chunks. Marinate the chicken using some cornflour and a tiny bit of salt for 30 minutes
  • Soak the barley for 2 hours
  • Soak the wolfberries until soft


Method:
  • Boil the barley using approximately 600ml of water for about 20 minutes
  • In another pot, add in the ginger and spring onions. Bring the water to a boil and blanch the chicken meat. A quick dip in the boiling soup will do and remove it instantly
  • Add the chicken chunks, green peas and corn kernels into the barley water. Thicken the soup with some cornflour & water. Bring the soup to a boil and it is ready to serve

Nutritional Values

Chicken. Chicken is packed with protein needed for growth and development of the body. It is also contains zinc and iron, and is an excellent source for Vitamins B6, B12 and D.

Barley. Barley is high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These include selenium, Vitamin B, copper, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium, niacin, and more. In addition, it is low in fats and calories. Mummies watching their diet can consider taking more barley too!

Green Peas. They are good source of protein, Vitamins A, B, B3, B6, C, Folate, Magnesium, Thiamine, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, and a very good source of dietary fiber .

Corn Kernels. Sweet to taste, they are also packed with Vitamins A to D, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and iron.


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