Description
Warm up with our Immune Boosting Soup Recipe, a nourishing and flavorful dish designed to support your health. This comforting soup combines vibrant vegetables, aromatic spices, and hearty lentils to create a meal that not only satisfies but also enhances your immune system. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a little extra care, this recipe is easy to make and highly customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy a bowl of this nutrient-rich goodness today and feel the cozy embrace it provides.
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
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, more to taste
- 3/4 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cups water
- 2 cups kale or spinach, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 small lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the chopped carrots, parsnips (or sweet potatoes), and celery; sauté for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, ginger, and turmeric; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and water, then add red lentils and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in chopped kale (or spinach), parsley, and lemon juice. Cover again to let greens steam for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg