Description
Hearty Power-Packed Immune Boosting Soup delivers a nourishing blend of wholesome ingredients that fortify your body’s natural defenses. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and healing spices, you’ll savor each spoonful of wellness in this comforting culinary creation.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) kale or spinach, chopped
Protein and Legumes:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked chickpeas
Liquid, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (960 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 30 ml)
Instructions
- In a spacious cooking vessel, warm olive oil at medium temperature, creating a sizzling foundation for the nutrient-dense soup.
- Introduce finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger, releasing their aromatic essence until the kitchen fills with a fragrant profile.
- Sprinkle ground turmeric into the pot, then incorporate sliced carrots and diced celery, allowing the vegetables to soften and develop a rich, golden color for approximately 5 minutes.
- Cascade vegetable broth into the pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle, rolling simmer that will coax out the ingredients’ deep flavors.
- Gently fold in protein-packed chickpeas, letting them meld with the vegetables and broth, continuing to cook until the vegetables reach a tender consistency, roughly 15 minutes.
- Introduce vibrant kale or spinach leaves, stirring them into the bubbling mixture and allowing them to wilt and infuse their nutritional essence for an additional 5 minutes.
- Elevate the soup’s taste profile by seasoning with a balanced touch of salt and freshly cracked pepper, then brighten the entire dish with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Ladle the steaming, nutrient-rich soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion captures the full spectrum of immune-boosting ingredients.
Notes
- Choose fresh, organic ingredients for maximum nutrient retention and immune-boosting benefits.
- Adjust turmeric quantity based on personal taste, as it can be strong and slightly bitter for some palates.
- For a protein boost, consider adding cooked quinoa or lentils to make the soup more filling and nutritionally dense.
- Swap vegetable broth with bone broth for additional collagen and mineral support if not following a vegetarian diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg