Description
This Healing Garlic Soup for Colds is a comforting, immune-boosting recipe loaded with garlic, veggies, and nourishing quinoa. It’s packed with warming spices and leafy greens to help soothe cold symptoms and support recovery naturally.
Ingredients
For the soup base:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 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, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste
To finish:
- 1 cup finely shredded kale
- 3 additional garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
1. Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, 5 minced garlic cloves, ground turmeric, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle with a little salt and sauté for 3–5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the finely diced carrot, chopped cremini mushrooms, and fresh coriander. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add rinsed quinoa and pour in the vegetable broth or water. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until quinoa is tender. Add more broth if needed to reach desired consistency.
6. Turn off the heat. Stir in the shredded kale and 3 additional minced garlic cloves. Let sit a minute or two to wilt the greens and mellow the garlic.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot for a soothing, healing meal.
Notes
Letting the soup rest for a few minutes helps the flavors meld and improves quinoa texture. Add more garlic for extra immune support. Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg