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It’s cold and flu season and that means that even despite our best efforts, sometimes we still might fall under the weather during these winter months. While it’s never fun to be sick, the food you eat while you’re ill actually has the potential to help you heal more quickly and even protect you against future illness. If you aren’t feeling your best this week or are looking to give your immune system a little boost, these are the four best soup recipes for protecting your body all winter long. Bonus: they’re all loaded with veggies!
Flu Buster Vegetable Soup
This creamy soup is the perfect addition to your winter dinner lineup. Packed with vegetables and completely vegan, this soup contains a number of ingredients to fight through illness and have you feeling better in no time. Whip up a batch on a Sunday and freeze the rest for leftovers later in the winter!
Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, garlic, turmeric, ginger, potatoes, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, celery, salt and pepper, lemon, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper
Carrot, Ginger, Turmeric Soup
Turmeric and ginger are well known for being anti-inflammatory ingredients that can soothe an upset stomach and cut through bloat. This recipe is perfect for any belly woes, and packed with vitamin C and a number of antioxidants, will have you feeling better in no time.
Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, turmeric, vegetable broth, oranges, salt and pepper
Immunity Boosting Red Lentil Soup
This plant based soup is loaded with protein and antioxidants to help improve your overall health while fighting against potential illness. The sweet potato in this recipe is a known anti-inflammatory and a great healthy carb to keep you full and satisfied long after eating.
Ingredients: Olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, paprika, lemon juice, sweet potato, chickpeas, red lentils, veggie broth, kale
Immune Boosting Chicken Quinoa Soup
Chicken soup is a classic meal for when you’re feeling under the weather, but this quinoa variation will quickly become your new favorite. With immune boosting anti-inflammatory ingredients such as bone broth and ginger, your cold won’t stand a chance against this delicious dinner.
Ingredients: Avocado oil, yellow onion, carrots, celery, chicken thighs, salt and pepper, garlic, ginger, turmeric, quinoa, chicken broth, baby spinach, lemon, coconut aminos, cilantro
