30 Minute Immune Boosting Veggie Soup + Video

Name: 30 Minute Immune Boosting Veggie Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms; 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 1 cup quartered zucchini (cut lengthwise, then in half again and chopped); 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried ginger; 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

October 6, 2019

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Fight the flu and prevent that pesky cold with this 30 minute Immune Boosting Veggie Soup that realllllly only takes 30 minutes to make and will heal you from the inside out!

Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Whole30, Nut Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free

You know that feeling when you’re totally out of commission and totally under the weather. YUCK! I was bonked down with a bad respiratory virus recently and it was NO. FUN. Sniffles 24/7, trouble sleeping from all the coughing and those achy breaky muscle pains.

But there’s good news…

I’m totally feeling better now and made this delicious 30 minute immune boosting veggie soup that helped me kick my cold and get back to my A game.

And now I’m sharing it with you!

If you haven’t caught what’s going around right now ((I’m jealous)), GOOD, let’s keep it that way and nourish your body and soul with everything that’s in this bowl!

Here’s what’s in this Immune Boosting Soup:

1. Veggies

The base of this soup is veggies and for a few very good reasons. Veggies are loaded with liquid (see more below), vitamins and minerals and antioxidants so they have all the good stuff to try and keep you healthy. Plus, there’s no food more nourishing than veggies to fuel your body and keep it working properly — so get yo’ veggie on!

2. Turmeric

If you haven’t heard of turmeric this flu season then I don’t know where you’ve been! This anti-inflammatory spice has gotten HUGE media attention over the past couple of years and now everyone and their mother are drinking golden lattes. While I’m not a fan of drinking turmeric, I can get behind spicing up this soup with it. It provides warm flavor with a side of reduced inflammation to prevent bacteria from cozying up inside you.

3. Ginger

If you have any symptoms of nausea then ginger is your friend. But ginger is also anti-inflammatory and infection-fighting so if you’re under the weather or just getting that tickle in your throat, load up on ginger!

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4. Oregano

This Mediterranean spice doesn’t only taste absolutely delish, but it’s also an excellent source of vitamin K and fiber AND antioxidants! But the real reason I included it in this immune boosting veggie soup is because oregano is known to be an effective anti-bacterial…. Especially against stomach bugs, which is especially important if you’re on antibiotics!

Moreover, the essential oil of oregano is known to help ease the symptoms of upper respiratory infections, so crushing some in your hands and inhaling that beautiful aroma does more good than just tickling your nose buds.

5. Warm broth

Sipping on fluids isn’t just important because your grandma said so, but because it helps thin mucus and help prevent bacteria from sticking. Plus, slowing down to sip soothing warm broth can help calm you and reduce stress, which helps keep your immune system strong. While research shows chicken soup is good for the soul, so are most warm liquids, so if you’re a vegetarian, stock up on that veggie stock!

This 30 Minute Immune Boosting Veggie Soup is…

Easy to make in 30 minutes
Full of veggies and fiber
Hydrating
Made with healing spices
Easy to digest
Delicious!

Now let’s cook this 30 minute immune boosting veggie soup…