20 min Healing Broth Soup
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4.6
20 min Healing Broth Soup
Description
The 20 min Healing Broth Soup uses a combination of fresh ingredients including garlic, ginger, and turmeric, along with a fragrant blend of spices such as bay leaf, juniper berries, black pepper, nutmeg, and sage. These ingredients are simmered together in a mixture of water and broth to develop a rich yet clear broth infused with herbal and spicy undertones. The addition of fresh lime or lemon juice at the end adds a subtle brightness that balances the earthy notes from turmeric and ginger.
This recipe relies on simmering gently for about 12 to 15 minutes to extract the flavors without overcooking the fresh components, preserving their brightness and some pungency. The strained broth is light in texture but packed with a complex aromatic profile from the carefully selected spices and herbs.
It is served hot with a garnish of fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or chives, which complement the warm, grounding flavors and add a fresh note. The broth could be enjoyed alone for hydration and comfort or used as a medicinal tonic base.
The recipe notes specify you can use any preferred broth base such as vegetable, chicken, or beef, including homemade or packaged options. If fresh turmeric root isn't available, dried turmeric powder is an acceptable substitute. This flexibility makes it accessible to various pantry setups and preferences.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 Piece garlic clove
- 1 Inch ginger fresh
- ½ Inch Turmeric when fresh or else 1 teaspoon dried powder
- 2½ Cups water
- 2½ Cups broth *see Notes
- 1 Piece bay leaf
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper ground
- pinch salt to taste
- ⅛ Teaspoon nutmeg
- 2-3 Leaves sage dried or fresh
- 5 Piece juniper berries
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro optional, fresh
- lime juice or Lemon, juice of ½ lime
Garnish
- cilantro or other greens, fresh
Instructions
- Prep your fresh ingredients. Peel garlic and chop roughly. Cut ginger and turmeric root roughly too. (if you don't have turmeric root, use turmeric spice powder).
- Heat up a small soup pot with the water and broth. Keep over medium heat setting.
- Add the cut ginger, garlic, and turmeric.
- Add in the remaining spices. The bay leaf, black pepper, salt, grated nutmeg, sage, and whole juniper berries.
- Stir in cilantro too if you choose to add it. Otherwise, skip this step.
- Keep simmering over a medium to low-heat setting. Cover and cook slowly for about 12–15 minutes.
- When it's done infusing, pour and mix in lime/lemon juice.
- Take from the heat, strain the soup with a large strainer.
- Pour the soup back to heat or serve hot in a bowl. You can top it with fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, chives.
Notes
- Use your choice of broth base—vegetable, chicken, or beef—whether homemade or store-bought.
- If fresh turmeric root is unavailable, substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried turmeric powder.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley can be used both within the soup and as a garnish for added flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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