by Carol Little R.H.
Sharing this Powerful Healing SOUP! Anytime is a good time for this delicious soup! Dear readers may recognize it as I have made it for many years, and usually have some in the freezer as a 'back up'. We are all busy so planning ahead can truly be the difference between 'nipping that cold virus' at the start or ... not.. If there is ONE functional food remedy that I recommend, after making it for 30+ years:
it's this recipe.
Take the TIME to make this!
My Powerful Healing Soup, as it has come to be known to friends, family and clients is a 'life-saver'. For those times when there is a 'vague malaise' or tell-tale 'whisper' of a symptom hovering nearby, this soup is a phenomenal healer ~ especially if eaten asap after symptoms show up!
Of course, you just know that I have a full winter herbal medicine chest ~ brimming with herbal remedies. I've written an eBook about ways to prevent and treat colds and flu. It's an important topic for winter health!
This SOUP, however is such a powerful ally, that here I am again, sharing it and encouraging a batch in your house.. soon!!
Here we go:
POWERFUL HEALING SOUP
5 from 1 vote
Powerful Healing Soup
Powerful healing ally ~ packed with super hero herbs!
Ingredients
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 to 3onionschopped
- 10 to 12garlic clovespeeled
- Bone Broth or Chicken stock
- 1cupgrated horseradish root
- 2-inchpiece gingerrootgrated
- 1teaspooncayenne pepper
- Sea salt
- Black pepper freshly ground
- 2cupscombination of chopped celerycarrots, parsnips, corn, and peas
- Optional: 4 cups cookedbite-sized pieces of chicken (free-range or organic preferred)
Instructions
In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil and add the onions.
Sauté until tender.
Add 1 to 2 crushed garlic cloves at the beginning, but keep most until the very end to ensure garlic’s medicine is intact.
Add the broth, horseradish, ginger, cayenne and a dash of salt and pepper.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the vegetables and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken, if using.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Add the remaining garlic and serve.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: For those not ‘acclimatized’ to Horseradish, perhaps use ½ cup initially.
My ‘extra ingredients’ are listed below; added when the mood strikes!
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
Hot Sauce, 1-2 tsp
Dijon Mustard, 1 tbsp
Hot Pepper Flakes, 1 tbsp
½ lemon, added half way through cooking time and ‘fished’ out at the end.
1 cup good quality water (to stretch the broth)
Turmeric powder, 1-2 tbsp
Paprika, Hot, Spanish, 1-2 tsp
ANY herb or spice to change up the flavour…Your choice.
Take the time to make this healing soup for yourself. For your family and friends.
For your health!
Know anyone facing a cancer challenge? Stay tuned for a wonderful supportive 'soupy' idea!
Here's that eBook I was telling you about. It costs less than ONE OTC cold remedy!
Make a batch and freeze in small portions to have on hand when needed! This soup is an amazing winter ally and my 'go to' healing soup ~ in a long list of possibles.. ENJOY!!
Here's to our health!!
Green blessings, always,
Carol
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Comments
Sharon R Stapleton
I make this soup every year! Love the taste and goodness of it.
Great recipe.Reply
Carol Little
Thanks Sharon! I make it often too.. and always try to have a couple of 'back up' portions in the freezer!!
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Marci
I keep Fire Cider on hand all the time and this soup also sounds amazing! Definitly gonna try it!
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Jessie
Could you use dried beans in place of chicken in this?
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Carol Little
Yes. This 'recipe' is a template of sorts.. and there's room for lots of good ingredients. Absolutely!
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The Food Hunter
Looks like this is something I'll want to make this weekend
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Kelsey
We had a soup very similar to this tonight, it was DELICIOUS! Next time I'm definitely adding horseradish, though...I love the heat it gives!
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Megan Stevens
I like what you said, your "pack of healers"! So cute and accurate. ;)
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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Wow! Now that is one awesome healing soup! I love all of that horseradish.
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Regina Tychan Beitel
Haven’t tried yet. Approximately how much broth do you use?
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Carol Little
HI Regina,
I love lots of broth so I use at least 1 litre or about 4 cups. Hope you enjoy it!!Reply
Marjorie
Wow! There is a lot of goodness in this soup! Sounds perfect for winter time :)
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Amanda @ Literary Weaponry
This sounds simple and comforting. I've been craving a good soup. With snow on the ground it just feels like a good time for soup. Thanks for the recipe!
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Carol Little
You are most welcome. I ALWAYS have some on hand, in freezer if not fresh!
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linda spiker
It is time for healing soup! People around me are dropping like flies.
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Susie
This soup looks so comforting. I love to have soups like this frozen during the winter.
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