Immunity Boosting Garlic Soup
- Laura Nifo
- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min read
IMMUNITY POWERđ
đżCan I get a G, can I get an A, can I get an R.... I think you know where I am going with this. We love Garlicâ€ïž! Taking care of our insides, increases the benefits from all the things we do like massage to maintain our bodies. I am always so amazed when I come across things that can boost our inner doctorđ©ââïžnaturally and effortlessly. So many garlic benefits, so little time. The one I want to focus on is the powerfulđȘđŸimmunity boosting qualities of this magical vegetable. Garlic is so versatile and can be thrown in, adding a new depth of flavor and excitement to dishes, sauces and dressings we already know and love. When I came across this recipe at www.chopra.com it sounded delishđ . My suspicion was confirmed when I tried it out, quickly becoming a staple in my families home. What an easy way to get all the benefits of garlic in a comforting soup. Try it out, we know you will love it too!
SIMPLE GARLIC SOUP
Garlic soup is a delicious way to boost your immune system. The recipe below calls for five to six whole heads of garlicâand that may sound like a lot of garlicâbut the medley of ingredients in this soup creates a balanced blend of flavors. You may find yourself quickly developing a love for this potent immune enhancer.
Ingredients:
5â6Â whole heads of garlic
1/4Â cup olive oil
4 tablespoons butter or ghee
2 onions sliced
32 ounces of broth (chicken or vegetable)
2 cups milk of choice
1 teaspoon thyme
1Â teaspoon oregano
Sea salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 (F). Halve the heads of garlic across the cloves (do not peel). Pour the olive oil into a baking dish and place the garlic head halves cut side down on the dish. Cover to roast for approximately one hour or until garlic cloves are fragrant and starting to brown.
While garlic is roasting, melt butter in a large pot and add sliced onions. Sauté over medium heat, stirring constantly until onions are translucent. Add the herbs, salt, and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
Let garlic cloves cool slightly, then carefully pick up the shell of the garlic heads. Add peeled garlic cloves to the onion mixture in the pot.
Add broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add milk of choice. Blend the soup until smooth. Serve warm.
Serves 4
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