I found this recipe on Pinterest and it was great! It's also fitting as we enter Cold and Flu season and want to keep our bodies healthy! Soup was really filling and lots of flavor!
Detox Immune-Boosting Soup This Detox Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup is the perfect remedy for flu season filled with antioxidants that boost immunity and keep you warm all winter long! Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 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
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups baby kale leaves
Instructions
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sauté onion, celery and carrots, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking another 3 minutes.
Stir in the chicken stock, bay leaves, turmeric, crushed red pepper, salt and chickpeas; bringing to a boil. Mix in shredded chicken, cover and turn down heat to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add kale, cover and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 249
Sugar: 3.5 g
Sodium: 1,714.3 mg
Fat: 10.2 g
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Carbohydrates: 20.6 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Protein: 18 g
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.