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Healing Garlic Soup

Healing Garlic Soup: Your Comforting Cold Season Remedy

Healing Garlic Soup is a nourishing cold season remedy packed with nutrients and comforting flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 10 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms any variety
  • 4 cups vegetable broth can use chicken broth for non-vegetarian option
For Texture and Nutrition
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups kale shredded or spinach can be used
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric mix into broth to prevent clumping
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healing Garlic Soup
  1. Prepare the ingredients: mince garlic, chop onion, dice carrot, shred kale, and rinse quinoa.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and 5 minced garlic cloves; sauté until translucent.
  3. Add diced carrot and mushrooms. Mix in ground turmeric and red pepper flakes; cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed quinoa. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded kale and remaining minced garlic; let sit for 1-2 minutes to wilt kale.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and health benefits. Avoid overcooking garlic and vegetables to prevent burnt flavors. Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness and add greens last to maintain color and nutrition.

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