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Immunity Boost Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large sweet potato, (about 1/2 lb) diced into ½” cubes
  • 1 can black beans (15oz), rinsed and drained (chickpeas, pinto or adzuki also work well)
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, uncooked and rinsed
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup kale, destemmed and torn into 1” pieces (substitute spinach or cabbage)
  • Salt to taste

Method

  • In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and other spices, continue to cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the lemon juice, sweet potatoes, beans, lentils, and vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  • Once the soup begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potato is soft.
  • Add kale (or spinach/cabbage) and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until it has softened and wilted slightly.
  • Season with salt to taste.

This recipe also works well in a slow cooker, cook on medium for 4/5 hours, adding the kale at the end of the last 30 minutes.

We can help you learn simple, easy to implement nutritional changes to support your health and wellbeing. Book an appointment with one of our Nutritional Therapists by emailing enquiries@ncim.org.uk or calling 0117 370 1875.