Immune Boosting Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 2 parsnips (or sweet potatoes), chopped
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp dried turmeric
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, more to taste
• 3/4 cup red lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cups water
• 2 cups kale or spinach, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• Juice of 1 small lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.

2. 2

   Stir in the chopped carrots, parsnips (or sweet potatoes), and celery; sauté for an additional 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic, ginger, and turmeric; sauté for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the vegetable broth and water, then add red lentils and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low; cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes until lentils are tender.

6. 6

   Remove from heat; stir in chopped kale (or spinach), parsley, and lemon juice. Cover again to let greens steam for a few minutes before serving.