Nourishing Immune Support Soup
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As the chill of winter settles in and the seasons change, our bodies often crave comforting and immune-boosting nourishment to ward off seasonal threats. One delightful way to fortify your defenses is with a hearty bowl of immune-boosting soup. In this recipe, we harness the potent and warming qualities of ginger, turning it into a culinary ally that not only adds a burst of flavor but also helps heat you from the inside out.
Ingredients
1 quart
miso, chicken, vegetable or mushroom broth
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 tbsp grated fresh ginger root (or use as little as 1 teaspoon, to taste)
5 cloves garlic, chopped or crushed (or use as little as 1 clove, to taste)
1⁄2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1⁄2 lemon, juiced
1 carrot, grated
3 tbsp fresh, minced parsley
1 stalk lemongrass, outer part removed
Instructions
Combine the broth, onion, ginger, garlic, mushrooms and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice, carrot, parsley, and lemongrass if using. Put cover on pan and steam for 5 minutes. Remove lemongrass before serving; eat up to 4 times a day.
Recipe by Debra Brammer, ND
