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Flu Busting Soup

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A soothing and immune-boosting creamy vegetable soup packed with anti-viral ingredients like garlic, ginger, turmeric, and vegetables. Perfect for fighting off colds and flu, this gluten-free and dairy-free soup is both comforting and nutritious.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 small onion, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric powder

1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced

2 small potatoes, chopped (optional for low carb)

1/2 head cauliflower, chopped (or 1 whole head if skipping potatoes)

1 medium zucchini, chopped

2 large carrots, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Juice of one lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)

4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric until onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add potatoes, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes more.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and pour in broth. Add cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  6. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return soup to pot and reheat as needed. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve hot with a swirl of Greek yogurt, if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and coconut yogurt or omit yogurt.
  • To reduce carbs, omit potatoes and increase cauliflower.
  • Leave some vegetables unblended for a chunkier soup if preferred.
  • This soup freezes well for 2–3 months in an airtight container.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 57
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 498mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg