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Get Well Soup

Get Well Soup: Your Cozy Vegan Remedy for Tough Days

Get Well Soup is a nourishing vegan delight that transforms dreary days into cozy celebrations, packed with antioxidants and customizable ingredients for everyone's dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Couscous Adds structure and texture; substitute with small pasta or gluten-free options.
  • 6 cups Good Quality Vegetable Broth Essential for depth of flavor;
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; can use yellow onion or shallots.
  • 2 pieces Scallion Chopped; use white parts for cooking and reserve green tops for garnish.
  • 1 piece Pepper Diced; you can swap for poblano or bell pepper.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced; increase or decrease according to preference.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/4 cup Mirin If unavailable, use cooking sake mixed with sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated; freeze the root for easier grating.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Remember to pair with black pepper.
  • 1 piece Lime Juiced; can substitute with lemon.
For the Veggie Boost
  • 2 cups Kale Chopped; can substitute with spinach or Swiss chard.
  • 1 cup Cilantro Fresh; can use parsley if cilantro isn’t preferred.

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in diced onion and salt; cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add chopped scallions and diced pepper; sauté for another minute.
  4. Incorporate grated ginger, turmeric, and remaining garlic; stir for 1 minute.
  5. Deglaze pot with mirin, scraping the bottom; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and stir in couscous and a bay leaf; bring to a boil, then simmer for 13-15 minutes.
  7. Add chopped kale and cilantro; stir until kale wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toppings; serve warm.
  10. Store leftovers in airtight containers, cool completely before sealing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make your Get Well Soup in advance and store it for easy access. Choose high-quality broth for the best flavor.

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