Description
Warm up with our Immune Boosting Soup Recipe, a nourishing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you need an extra health kick. This cozy soup features a vibrant medley of vegetables, protein-rich lentils, and aromatic spices like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, all working together to enhance your immune system. In just 35 minutes, you can prepare this comforting meal that not only delights the taste buds but also supports overall wellness. Customize it with your favorite veggies for a truly personal touch and enjoy a warm hug in a bowl any day of the week.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 parsnips or sweet potatoes, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp dried turmeric
- 3/4 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups kale or spinach, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate carrots, parsnips (or sweet potatoes), and celery; continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and turmeric; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in vegetable broth and water; add lentils and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in kale, parsley, and lemon juice. Let greens steam for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg