3 Powerful Immune-Boosting Recipes
As soon as I start to feel a bit run-down, these immune-boosting recipes are my go-tos for a natural boost and keep me thriving through cold and flu season. Packed with powerful ingredients each recipe is designed to support the immune system, fight off bugs, and help you feel your best.
1. Nova’s Garlic Soup
This packs a punch… and tastes so damn good! Loaded with immune-boosting garlic (52 cloves), this warming soup works wonders for knocking out bugs. Garlic is known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties, helping to fight off infections while supporting overall immune health.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
26 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
26 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons (¼ stick) vegan butter
½ teaspoon cayenne powder
½ cup fresh ginger
2 ¼ cups sliced onions
1 ½ teaspoons, chopped fresh thyme
½ cup coconut milk
3 ½ cups organic vegetable broth
Method:
Preheat oven to 180C/ 350F
Place 26 garlic cloves in small glass baking dish
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and toss to coat
Bake in oven for 20 mins until soft
Cool. Squeeze garlic between fingertips to release cloves
Transfer cloves to small bowl
Melt butter in heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat
Add onions, thyme, ginger and cayenne powder and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes
Add roasted garlic and 26 raw garlic cloves and cook 3 minutes
Add vegetable broth; cover and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 20 minutes
Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth
Return soup to saucepan; add coconut milk and bring to simmer
Season with sea salt and pepper to flavor
2. Voodoo Juice -
AKA Fiery Ginger tea
This potent ginger tea is perfect for soothing sore throats and relieving congestion. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties can ease respiratory discomfort and support your immune system in fighting off colds and flu.
Ingredients:
Large chunk of ginger (the more the better)
Honey (optional)
Lemon (optional)
Tip: Make a big batch and sip throughout the day.
Method:
Heat a pan of boiling water (covering ¾ of the pan) until boiling
Grate ginger in a cheese grater - use the larger grating side
Add all the ginger to the pan
Bring to simmer and cover with lid
Simmer for 30 mins
Sieve the liquid and add to a glass jar
Fill you cup and allow the rest to cool
Add lemon & honey to taste
3. Natural Flu Shot
When you need a powerful immunity boost, this all-natural flu shot does the trick. Packed with garlic and ginger to fight off infections, lemon juice for a vitamin C punch, and cayenne pepper to kickstart circulation, this blend tackles colds and flu from every angle. Pineapple juice adds a touch of sweetness and bromelain to reduce inflammation, while honey soothes sore throats. Simply blend, store in glass jars, and drink 1 cup 4 times a day until you’re back to full strength!
Ingredients:
1 bulb garlic
Chunk of ginger (the more the better)
Juice of 6 lemons
2 tablespoons honey
¼ tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 cups of pineapple juice
Method:
Blend all ingredients
Store them into glass jars
Drink 1 cup 4 times a day until cured