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Healing Garlic Soup for Colds

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A nourishing soup packed with garlic and healthy ingredients, perfect for fighting off colds.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced (5 + 3 for finishing)
  • 1 large carrot, finely diced
  • 5 cremini mushroom caps, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
  • 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 cup finely shredded kale

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped cremini mushrooms and let them cook down for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the quinoa and ground turmeric, mixing well with the vegetables.
  6. Add the vegetable broth (or water) and bring to a boil.
  7. Add salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes according to your taste.
  8. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  9. Mix in the shredded kale and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  10. Finally, stir in the additional minced garlic and chopped coriander just before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with a garnish of coriander or crushed red pepper flakes. Pairs well with crusty bread.

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Keywords: soup, garlic, cold remedy, vegan, healthy

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