Immune-Support Soup

There’s something undeniably comforting about a pot of homemade soup bubbling away on the stove, filling the house with the smells of simmering herbs, earthy mushrooms, and the deep, savory scent of bone broth. You know the kind: it’s the soup your grandma would make when a sniffle was as good as a bat signal, and before you could protest, she’d have a ladle full of “miracle soup” in your face. Sure, she didn’t call it “immune support”—she’d probably just say it’ll "knock those germs right out." And to this day, she's got a point; nothing beats a cozy bowl of immunity-supporting soup when the cold weather sneaks in and the season of colds and sniffles begins.

The beauty of making your own immune-supporting soup is that you get to infuse it with every ounce of love and flavor that goes into building those defenses. Packed with strength in minerals of bone broth, vitamins from squash, and all the earthy goodness of herbs, this soup isn't just food—it's a hug and armor in a bowl.

This soup is perfect for the holiday season! You can use up those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers and support your family's health during and after get togethers!

About the some of the ingredients

Squash

Winter squash are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. They also contain large amounts of vitamin C and are a great source of fiber, which supports the digestive tract.

Garlic

Garlic contains over 100 sulfuric compounds for antimicrobial power!

Ginger

Besides being high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, ginger is also a gastrointestinal soother.

Cabbage

The polyphenols in cabbage have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Shiitake mushrooms

The polysaccharides and copper in shiitake mushrooms can support immune health. Plus, fiber!

Turmeric

Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It also improves liver health, aiding the body’s ability to remove toxins.

Kombu

Kombu’s polysaccharide content has anti-viral properties and a high nutrient content.

Bay Leaves

These leaves support the immune system, have lots of vitamins, and are anti-microbial.

Cilantro

Cilantro contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds.

The great thing about a soup like this, is that it can be customized however you like! If you are out of an herb or veggie, you can use something similar or skip it. It will make a large pot to enjoy for a couple of meals or divide and freeze a portion.

Immune-Support Soup

Ingredients:

The Soup Base and Meat

• 8 cups bone broth stock (turkey or chicken is great – could do vegetable stock as well)
• 2 cups shredded turkey

The Vegetables and Fruit (yep - squash is a fruit)

• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (kabocha is great, but your choice!)
• 2 cups cabbage
• For sautéing : 2 tbsp coconut oil

The Herbs

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 8 shitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried turmeric or 1 tbsp fresh grated
• 1 tsp astragalus root, powdered
• 1 tbsp kombu or other seaweed, powdered
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (this is a good topping at the end)
• Alternatively, ½ cup Earthley’s Immunity Soup wish has shiitake mushrooms, turmeric, astragalus, echinacea, black pepper, garlic, and bay leaves.

Directions:

Step 1: In a large pot, melt coconut oil over medium heat and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and squash until the onions are tender.

Step 2: Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.

Step 3: Add remaining ingredients to the pot, except for cilantro, cover, and bring to a boil.

Step 4: Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Top each bowl with a handful of cilantro and enjoy. If you use the Earthley’s Immunity Soup or added bay leaves, you can pick out the bay leaves. While they are edible, they do not soften.

If you don't have time to find all these ingredients, check out how easy the Immunity Soup is to make!