IMMUNITY BOOSTING SOUP

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This nourishing soup bolsters immunity and helps ease cold and flu symptoms, says herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Read more about boosting your immunity in Winter Wellness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce dried astragalus root
4 ounces fresh dandelion root, thinly sliced (or 2 ounces dried)
4 ounces fresh burdock root, thinly sliced (or 2 ounces dried)
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon dried kelp, dulse, or other sea vegetable
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-size onion, chopped
5 to 8 medium-size fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup miso paste, (any variety)

Steps:

  • Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and reduce heat. Add astragalus, dandelion, burdock, ginger, and sea vegetable; cover and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Strain, return broth to pot, and keep over medium heat. In a saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onion and mushrooms, and saute until tender. Add garlic; saute for a few more minutes. Add entire mixture to broth. Turn off heat, and stir in miso paste.

Wesono Cabbages
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


HAMZA 302
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I like to serve this soup with a side of crusty bread.


Saeehd Shah
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I like to add a dollop of sour cream to my bowl of soup.


Afokhai Gospower
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Oshoniyi Hammed adebayo
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I love the smell of this soup cooking in my house.


Saba Shorts
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Janxiel Vega
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I'm on a low-sodium diet. Are there any ways to reduce the sodium content of this soup?


Ahmad And ABDULLAH Gaming
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Can this soup be frozen?


Kevin Greable
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I'm allergic to onions. Can I substitute another vegetable in this recipe?


Paniel Kim
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Najeeb Gujjar
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and healthy. I will definitely be making it again.


Sarah Funchess
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I found this soup to be too thick. I had to add more water to make it a consistency that I liked.


Maulidi Abduli
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it palatable.


Rahman Afg Yt
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of random veggies in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


John Datius
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I can throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work.


ZOBAYEDUR RAHMAN
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This soup is a lifesaver during cold and flu season. It's packed with immune-boosting ingredients that help me stay healthy and strong.


Arif Vai
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The soup was flavorful and filling, and I could feel myself getting healthier with each bite.


Noine Ali
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This immunity-boosting soup was a delicious and easy way to get my daily dose of vitamins and minerals. I felt healthier and more energized after just a few days of eating it.