Immune Boosting Soup
A comforting and nutrient-rich immune boosting soup packed with fresh vegetables, lentils, and vibrant spices. Perfect for chilly days!
Ingredients
Vegetable Base
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 parsnips chopped (can substitute sweet potatoes)
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp dried turmeric
- 3/4 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 small lemon, juiced
Greens and Seasoning
- 2 cups kale or spinach, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp sea salt more to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped carrots, parsnips, and celery. Sauté for another 5 minutes until they soften.
- Mix in minced garlic, turmeric, and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, water, lentils, sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in chopped kale, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover and let the greens steam for a few minutes.
Notes
Serve hot with crusty bread or a salad for a well-rounded meal. Can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. Experiment with vegetables and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6g