Healing Garlic Soup for Colds
This nutritious garlic soup is a soothing remedy for colds, combining garlic, fresh vegetables, and quinoa for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced (5 for cooking, 3 reserved) Reserve 3 cloves for later.
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 5 caps cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water
- to taste salt, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes Adjust according to preference.
- 1 cup kale, finely shredded
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it softens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic (reserve 3 extra cloves for later) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced carrot and chopped mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Mix in the quinoa, ground turmeric, and vegetable broth or water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked.
- Stir in the shredded kale, chopped coriander, and the remaining minced garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Notes
Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh coriander on top. Pair with crusty bread or a refreshing salad. For a creamier version, blend the soup until smooth before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g