Magic Soup

So it has been said that the "chicken noodle soup cure" is a big myth... Well I think there is something to be said for it. But being a vegan, I of course have to put a little spin on the whole thing.

This soup will really open your sinuses and I think it actually makes people feel better. I have a couple of secret ingredients (ginger root and cayenne pepper) that give it the kick that it needs to really get your immune system going and open up those air ways!

Vegetable broth soup:

Ingredients:

1/2 Tbl coconut oil
1 yellow onion (chopped)

2 medium carrots  (sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)

4 stalks celery (sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)

6 cups water

1 Tbl garlic (minced-- about 2 cloves)

2 thumb sized pieces of ginger root 

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (less if making this for children or if you are not a fan of spice)
2 Tbl Italian seasoning

1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans cooked (or 1 can) -- any other white beans would work just fine! 

1 cup finely chopped kale (for garnish)

Process:

In a medium sized soup pot, add the coconut oil, onion, carrots, and celery. Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the water, garlic, ginger root, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until veggies are soft. Turn off heat, carefully scoop out the two pieces of ginger- discard and add garbanzo beans. Ladle into bowls and top with a generous sprinkling of chopped kale. Makes about 6 servings.

If you're looking to make this meal a little bit more substantial, serve over cooked quinoa!

I like to keep my soup in mason jars. Some in the fridge and some in the freezer. Just make sure to let the soup cool before placing the lid on and make sure not to fill the jar too full or it will shatter when it freezes. 

♥ E