Description
Warm up this winter with our Immune Boosting Soup Recipe, a nourishing blend of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and hearty lentils. This vibrant dish not only delights your taste buds but also supports your immune health—perfect for chilly nights or whenever you need a comforting meal. With its nutritious ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, this soup is designed to be both wholesome and satisfying. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive 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
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add carrots, parsnips (or sweet potatoes), and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, turmeric, and ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and water; add lentils and sea salt. Bring to a boil before lowering the heat to simmer.
- Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Check occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in kale (or spinach), parsley, and lemon juice. Cover for a few minutes to steam the greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg