Description
Cozy up with this Immune Boosting Soup Recipe, a hearty blend of nutritious vegetables and aromatic spices that warms you from the inside out. Packed with vibrant greens, lentils, and health-enhancing ingredients like turmeric and ginger, this soup is perfect for chilly nights or whenever you crave a comforting bowl of goodness. Not only is it easy to make, but it also offers a delightful flavor profile that will keep your taste buds happy while supporting your immune health all winter long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 parsnips, chopped (can sub 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 cup water
- 2 cups kale or spinach, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, more to taste
- 1 small lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. SautΓ© diced onion for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add chopped carrots, parsnips (or sweet potatoes), and celery; sautΓ© for 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and dried turmeric; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and water, then add red lentils along with sea salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in chopped kale or spinach, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover to steam the greens briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the soup with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand. For extra creaminess, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender after cooking. This soup freezes wellβperfect for meal prep!