Immunity Chicken Soup is the perfect solution for the flu season. Packed with natural, wholesome, and anti-inflammatory ingredients, it can help support your body’s immune system. Bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis… Mind you, this does not replace traditional medicine, but why not support your body’s natural defenses with immune-boosting food?
Adapted from Cooking Light
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Immunity Chicken Soup
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) avocado oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 large celery stalks, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup of mushrooms, chopped
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups (2 L) chicken or turkey broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) turmeric
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) sea salt
- 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained and thoroughly rinsed
- 3 cups of roasted chicken, cubed
- 1 tsp ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cups of kale, loosely chopped
Instructions
In a large pot, gently heat the avocado oil and saute the onion, celery, and carrots. Gently stir from time to time for about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic. Let cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, the bay leaves, turmeric, red pepper flakes, the salt, and the chickpeas. Bring to a boil and add the chicken. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and let cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Add the kale and ginger. Cover the pot again. Cook and additional 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and serve!
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