Description
Power & Protect Immunity Soup is a nourishing and flavorful recipe designed to boost your immune system with wholesome ingredients like turmeric, ginger, chickpeas, and leafy greens. This vibrant soup combines fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and protein-rich chickpeas in a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Fresh Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Spices & Pantry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Onions: Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and fragrant, forming the aromatic base of the soup.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and release their flavors.
- Bloom Spices: Add grated ginger, turmeric powder, and ground black pepper. Stir well and cook 1-2 minutes to enhance the spices’ aroma and flavor.
- Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice along with the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the soup mixture to a rolling boil.
- Simmer Soup: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes so the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Add Greens and Chickpeas: Stir in chopped kale or spinach and chickpeas. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender, and the chickpeas are warmed through.
- Season and Finish: Add lemon juice and season with salt to taste, balancing acidity and seasoning the soup perfectly.
- Serve: Remove from heat, ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro for a burst of freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute kale with spinach or any other leafy green of your choice.
- Use vegetable broth to keep this recipe vegetarian or chicken broth if you prefer a non-vegetarian version.
- Adjust the amount of turmeric and black pepper to your taste preferences for spice and warmth.
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in before serving.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze nicely for up to 2 months.
