Cookingaround : Flu-Fighter Garlic Soup Recipe

Flu-Fighter Garlic Soup Recipe

Well, here it is, another garlic soup. Why this type of soup, well the garlic is really good in helping you to fight off colds and flu. It actually makes your immunity system more energized and that makes you more resilient to illnesses.

Now, please remember that this recipe will not prevent you from getting sick and everyone should use some precautions when it comes to contaminations. If you feel anything that is not normal with your health, then you would seek out a Doctor.

In this recipe I use "Quinoa", it's a cross between brown rice and oatmeal. It's fluffy, creamy, and somewhat nutty, all rolled into one. It is super rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and has nine essential amino acids. I can strongly say that Quinoa is one of the top ten healthiest and most nutritious foods found on the planet.

Just try a couple bowls of this soup and see just what effect it will have on you, rest assured that this soup is low in calories and fats.

Hope this brings you into greater health and good life.

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Recipe;

1 tsp. - Olive oil

1 med. - Red onion chopped

6 to 8 - Cloves of garlic minced

1 lg. - Carrot

1/4 cup - Parsley

1 tsp. - Turmeric powder

2 cubes - Veggie stock (low- sodium)

1 tsp. - Crushed red hot pepper flakes

1/2 cup - Quinoa ( rinsed)

6 to 8 cups - Water

Salt and pepper to taste.

Makes four servings under 300 calories each.

For more information, please see the video below.

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Let's start with simple ingredients, things that can easily be found in the grocery stores. As for the quinoa, I found that in the Bio or rice section in the store. Always remember that the best healthy recipes start with fresh produce that is easily available.

In this soup, I like to use sweet onions, for I like this sweetness of flavor it gives off. Now if you prefer you can use white or green onions and yes even leeks. As for the parsley, I chop it finer because it blends better in the soup.

After adding the garlic please reduce the heat to low and keep an eye on the garlic for if you overcook it then you will lose all its nutritional value. We just want the garlic to blend into the dish and release its flavor and resilient properties.

Add about have of the water halfway into the cooking process for in this way we can bring down the heat from a hot fry to a boil in order again not to overcook the garlic.