Immunity-Boosting Turmeric and Garlic Broth
Looking for a natural way to boost your immunity? This flavorful broth, packed with the power of fresh turmeric and garlic, is the perfect remedy. With every sip, you'll be nourishing your body while enjoying a delicious, warming experience.
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups water, divided
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- ½ cup fresh turmeric root, sliced
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 ½ tsp vegan chicken bouillon
- ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ cup fresh oregano, basil, or more parsley (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 3 oz thin noodles (2 cups if broken)
Instructions:
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Scrub the turmeric root, leaving the peel on, and slice it.
- Mince the parsley and oregano (if using).
- Break apart the garlic bulbs and separate the cloves, rubbing off any excess skin but leaving them unpeeled.
- Cook the Broth:
- In a pot, combine the garlic cloves, sliced turmeric, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain the Broth:
- Place a strainer over a blender jar and pour the broth through the strainer.
- Set aside half of the garlic cloves on a plate to cool, and discard the remaining turmeric and garlic (or save the extra garlic for spreading on bread).
- Blend the Broth:
- Once the reserved garlic has cooled, peel off the skins and add the garlic cloves to the broth in the blender.
- Blend starting on low speed and gradually increase to high. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot broth. Blend until smooth, with no chunks of garlic.
- Finalize the Broth:
- Strain the blended broth back into the cooking pot.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water, salt, and vegan chicken bouillon. If adding noodles, cook them in the broth for about 15 minutes or until done.
- Stir in the minced herbs and remove from heat. Add cracked black pepper to taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Optional Noodles:
- If you're adding noodles, cook them separately and add them just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy. If you're not using noodles, simply bring the broth to a boil, add the herbs, and season with pepper and salt.
- Storage:
- The immunity broth can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. You can use it to make noodle soup when needed.
Notes:
- Vegan Bouillon: You can easily make your own vegan chicken-flavored bouillon in just five minutes. If using store-bought, I recommend Edward and Sons.
- Substitute for Fresh Turmeric: If fresh turmeric isn't available, you can substitute with 1-2 tablespoons of dried turmeric powder.
- Noodles: Some great gluten-free pasta options that work well in this broth include Ancient Harvest Organic Gluten-Free Linguine, Jovial Foods Organic Brown Rice Capellini, Annie Chun's Organic Brown Rice Pad Thai, and Lotus Foods Organic Brown Rice and Millet Ramen.