Immunity-Boosting Turmeric Soup with Vegetables
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Immunity-Boosting Turmeric Soup with Vegetables
Description
Immunity-Boosting Turmeric Soup uses a base of vegetable broth spiced with ground turmeric and fresh grated ginger, ingredients known for their earthy warmth and potential wellness benefits. Cooking the turmeric and ginger in the broth first intensifies their aroma before adding vegetables like carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, and zucchini. The vegetables soften during a gentle simmer, creating a tender bite without becoming mushy.
Coconut milk adds a creamy texture that balances the spice and acidity from lime juice and coconut aminos, which provides a salty, slightly sweet depth similar to soy sauce. The white rice cooked within the soup adds bulk and a subtle starchiness.
This soup can be enjoyed as a light meal or starter, offering a comforting warmth and a variety of vegetable textures. Adjust salt to taste and consider using chicken broth as an alternative to vegetable broth if preferred.
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth *
- 1/3 cup white rice
- 3 carrot peeled and chopped, large
- 1 broccoli chopped, large crown
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini medium
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
- 1 ginger 2-inch nub, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp Turmeric ground
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a pot, cover it, and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables have reached desired done-ness.
- Note: For more flavorful broth, add the vegetable broth, turmeric, and ginger to the pot and bring it to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 10 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients and cooking an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use chicken bone broth instead of vegetable broth if not following a vegan diet.
- Fresh turmeric root can replace ground turmeric; use about a 1-inch piece, grated.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 3 | |
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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