‘Tis the season for germs, colds, flus, and freezing weather. If you’re looking for something powerful to keep you warm and healthy this season, look no further. These five recipes contain important immune-boosting ingredients and spices that will help keep you illness-free even on the coldest, germiest of days.
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Immune-Boosting Veggie Soup
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| Prep Time: |
| 2hours |
| Cook Time: |
| 1-2hours |
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Serves:
6
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Ingredients
- 3 carrots
- 1 head kale
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 medium sweet, white onion
- 1 large leek
- 8ounces white mushrooms, stems removed
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3inch piece peeled fresh ginger, added whole
- 2Tbsp coconut oil
- 1Tbsp ground turmeric
- 1Tbsp ground black pepper
- A pinch of sea salt—can add before, during, or after cooking
- water
Servings: quarts
Instructions
- Peel the carrots, onion, and ginger. Chop all of the vegetables into 1-inch chunks
- Add all ingredients to your crock pot. Add enough water to reach one inch below the top of your pot.
- Simmer on medium for about an hour and then remove the ginger. Add more water if needed, and then simmer for another 1-2 hours or until vegetables are as soft as you like them.
- Add salt to taste and then enjoy! Makes about 6 quarts.
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Homemade Bone Broth
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| Prep Time: |
| 1day |
| Cook Time: |
| 18-24hrs |
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Serves:
4
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Ingredients
- About 2pounds of good quality bones
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1Tbsp organic apple cider vinegar
- 2tsp sea salt
- Any vegetable ends you have on hand
Servings: people
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a crock pot. Fill the crock pot with filtered water.
- Cook on low for 18-24 hours.
- After cooking, Strain the broth through a strainer and let cool. Use broth in soup or drink it on its own as an immune boosting beverage
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Nourishing Chicken Noodle Soup
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| Prep Time: |
| 6hrs |
| Cook Time: |
| 6hrs |
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Serves:
2
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Ingredients
- 2quarts bone broth
- 1quart water
- 2Tbsp coconut oil
- 1lb. cooked chicken thighs (or another dark meat)
- 4large carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 1large onion
- 1-2cups of kale
- 1whole head of garlic
- 2inches fresh ginger (grated)
- 1tsp black pepper
- 1tsp turmeric
- 10oz of rice noodles
- Sea salt, to taste
- Rosemary, thyme, oregano, and parsley to taste
Servings: quarts
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except the cooked chicken and noodles in a crock pot and cook on low for about 6 hours.
- Stir in cooked chicken and cooked noodles at the end. Makes about 2 quarts.
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Super Immunity Chili
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| Prep Time: |
| 8hrs |
| Cook Time: |
| 8hrs |
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Serves:
2.5
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Ingredients
- 1Tbsp olive oil
- 1lb. ground, grass fed beef, cooked
- 3cups cooked kidney beans
- 1 1/2cups cooked adzuki beans
- 2 28-ounce cans organic diced tomatoes
- 1/2bunch kale, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1head garlic, chopped
- 3-5Tbsp chili powder
- 1-2Tbsp ground cumin
- 1tsp fresh or dried turmeric
- 1tsp black pepper
Servings: quarts
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a crock pot and simmer on low for about 8 hours.
- Check chili every couple hours to replenish with tomatoes, or water if it appears to get too dry. Makes about 2.5 quarts.
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Crock Pot Cinnamon Tea Latte
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| Prep Time: |
| 6hrs |
| Cook Time: |
| 6hrs |
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Serves:
8
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Ingredients
- 4cups filtered water
- 4cups coconut milk
- 8bags of black tea, or equivalent in loose leaf
- 1-2tsp pure, crushed, stevia leaves
- 1/2tsp dried ginger root
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 8-10whole cloves
- 1tsp pure vanilla extract
Servings: cups
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except coconut milk into a crockpot. Cook on low for up to 6 hours.
- Add coconut milk and stir until heated.
- Enjoy plain or chilled! Makes about 8 cups.
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http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/01/immune-boosting-vegetable-soup-and-broth.html
http://realfoodoutlaws.com/chicken-immu-noodle-soup
http://therealfoodguide.com/bone-broth-basics-make-bone-broth-in-a-slow-cooker
http://goodcleanhealth.com/blog/recipes/sarahs-chili
http://wellnessmama.com/3330/crock-pot-chai-tea-latte