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Healing Garlic Soup for Colds

Healing Garlic Soup for Colds: A Cozy Comfort Bowl

This Healing Garlic Soup for Colds is a nourishing blend of garlic, veggies, and quinoa, perfect for boosting your immune system during winter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 cup quinoa rinse well to avoid bitterness
  • 6 cups vegetable broth substitutable with chicken broth
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced into small pieces
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 cups kale shredded, add at the end
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric to infuse with broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
Optional Toppings
  • 1 loaf crusty bread for dipping
  • 1 box simple crackers for crunch

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Healing Garlic Soup
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water in a fine-mesh strainer for about a minute. Set aside to drain.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the diced carrot and finely chopped mushrooms. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed quinoa. Bring to gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Stir in the shredded kale and additional minced garlic, allowing the kale to wilt for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Properly rinse quinoa to avoid bitterness. Adjust heat when sautéing garlic and add greens last to maintain color.

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