Go Back
A bowl of detox immune-boosting soup filled with colorful vegetables and herbs.

Detox Immune-Boosting Soup

A comforting and nutrient-rich soup that helps boost your immune system with wholesome ingredients, perfect for cold and flu season.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 large celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken stock For a vegetarian version, substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 2 large bay leaves Discard before serving.
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper Adjust for more heat.
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Omit for vegetarian version.
  • 2 cups baby kale leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion, celery, and carrots, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chicken stock, bay leaves, turmeric, crushed red pepper, sea salt, and chickpeas. Bring this mixture to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Mix in the shredded chicken, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Finally, add the baby kale, cover, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Notes

This soup is great on its own, but you can enhance it with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon. For long-term storage, freeze it in portions. Adjust the spice level to preference and add any leftover vegetables for extra nutrition.