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Get Well Soup

Warm and Nourishing Get Well Soup for Ultimate Comfort

Nourishing Get Well Soup filled with ginger, turmeric, and lime for a comforting boost when you need it most.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Couscous Substitute with small pasta or rice if desired.
  • 6 cups Good Quality Vegetable Broth Opt for concentrated versions for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; use yellow or red onion.
  • 2 medium Scallion Chopped; white parts for cooking, green tops for garnish.
  • 1 medium Pepper Diced; substitute with sweet bell pepper for milder flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Sliced; adjust quantity to taste.
For Sweetness & Umami
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Substitute with cooking sake and sugar if desired.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated; use fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Pair with black pepper for better absorption.
  • 1 medium Lime Juiced for flavor.
For the Final Touch
  • 2 cups Kale Chopped; substitute with spinach if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Chopped; use parsley as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3 sliced garlic cloves and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 diced onion with a pinch of salt. Cook for around 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in 2 chopped scallions (white parts) and 1 diced pepper. Cook for an additional minute, then add garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, cooking for another minute.
  4. Pour in 2 tablespoons of mirin to deglaze, scraping up any bits. Add 6 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous and a bay leaf.
  5. Reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 13-15 minutes until couscous is tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. After couscous is cooked, stir in 2 cups of chopped kale and 1/2 cup of cilantro. Cook until greens are wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and squeeze the juice of 1 lime into the soup. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, always taste the broth as it simmers. You can also freeze portions for quick meals later on.

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