In the headline above I am referencing a documentary by the great Les Blank called, "Garlic Is As Good As Ten Mothers."

 I've heard from many friends on Facebook with advice for the flu.

"Chicken soup (or miso will do). Although knaidlach doesn't do so well in miso."

"You must try spicy Thai soup – better than chicken soup for a cold/flu"

"Or the spicy soup from the Japanese place on 7th, that really knocks out the germs."

Note: Gai Tom Kha is the soup I like at Lemongrass, Song, Sky Thai. It has chicken broth, coconut milk, lime juice, pepper and mushroom.

Photo from Elena's Pantry on Flickr.