Immune Boosting Soup Recipe: Best Soup for Sickness

by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 25, 2022

This immune boosting soup recipe is not only delicious but also an excellent choice for fighting sickness. It features anti-inflammatory ingredients that strengthen your body and support your immune system. Turmeric, the star ingredient, offers powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. It plays a significant role in boosting your immune health, especially during cold and flu season. When paired with ginger, another potent anti-inflammatory, this soup becomes your go-to choice when you’re feeling run down or want to prevent illness.

Health Benefits of Turmeric & Ginger in Your Immune Boosting Soup Recipe

Turmeric: The active compound in turmeric, curcumin, is widely recognized for its ability to reduce inflammation in the body. It also enhances immune function and digestion, while improving mood and energy levels.

Ginger: Ginger has long been used for its healing properties, helping reduce nausea, alleviate joint pain, and support digestion. Furthermore, ginger boosts your immune system, making it easier for your body to fight off colds and infections.

Why This is the Best Immune Boosting Soup Recipe for Sickness

This immune boosting soup recipe is designed to support your body’s healing process when you’re not feeling your best. It contains coconut milk, which provides fat to help with nutrient absorption. Made with anti-inflammatory vegetables, like carrots, broccoli, and red bell peppers, all packed with essential vitamins and minerals. The functional ingredients in this soup helps fight inflammation, supports your immune system, and hydrates your body when you’re sick.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a quick and easy recipe made using one-pot making both preparation and cleanup simple. The vibrant flavors of the vegetables, the creaminess of coconut milk, and the boldness of turmeric and ginger combine to create a comforting and flavorful soup that will be your go-to meal when you’re feeling sick.

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Immune Boosting Soup Recipe

Julie Pace, RDN

This immune-boosting soup is a perfect anti-inflammatory soup for supporting your body during cold and flu season. Featuring turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant-rich ginger, this soup is perfect for strengthening your immune system while soothing your body with nourishing ingredients like organic potatoes, carrots, broccoli, coconut milk, and red bell pepper.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian, Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups vegetable broth organic
• 2 large pototoes russet, organic, diced
• 2 large carrots peeled, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper organic, diced
• 1 large head broccoli organic, chopped
• 1 small sweet onion chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric ground
• 2 inch ginger fresh, grated
• 1 cup coconut milk full fat
• 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium, GF, if needed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a medium pot, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are done.
• Remove from heat about 5 minutes. (Optional) Add soup to blender or use an immersion blender for thinner consistency.
• Once to desired consistency, pour into bowl and enjoy!

Keyword Anti-inflammatory Soup, immune boosting soup, turmeric soup