Description
Warm up with this delightful Immune Boosting Soup Recipe, a nourishing bowl of comfort perfect for chilly days. Packed with vibrant vegetables, aromatic spices like turmeric and ginger, and protein-rich red lentils, this soup not only warms your body but also supports your immune health. It’s quick to prepare, taking under 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite veggies and enjoy the flexibility of freezing portions for future cozy meals. Dive into a bowl of this hearty soup and let its flavors wrap you in a comforting embrace!
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
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, more to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cup water
- 2 cups kale or spinach, finely chopped
- 1 small lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in chopped carrots, parsnips (or sweet potatoes), and celery; sauté until starting to soften.
- Add minced garlic, turmeric, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and water, then add red lentils and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Stir in chopped greens and lemon juice; cover to steam for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg