Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
Ingredients
• 2 cups carrot, chopped
• 1 qt. canned tomato juice (no salt added)
• 1 cup apple, chopped
• ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ cup celery, rinsed and chopped
• 1 qt. water
• 2 tbsp. raw ginger root, peeled and minced
• 1 tsp. garlic, freshly minced
Directions
• In a large sauce pot, simmer all ingredients until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Blend the soup in a food processor until smooth.
• Strain off the rough solids in a sieve and discard.
• This soup can be served hot or cold. You are ready to serve if you prefer it hot. If you are planning to serve cold, place in the refrigerator to chill for 90 minutes.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients
• 2 lbs. butternut squash, baked without salt
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 2 cups celery, diced
• 1 gal. vegetable stock
• 2 Tbsp. nutmeg, ground
• 2 Tbsp. cinnamon, ground
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 cups carrot, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions
• Cool butternut squash, scoop out the meat of the squash with a spoon.
• Add all ingredients to a soup pot and bring to a boil.
• Purée in a blender.
• May be served hot or chilled.
Superfoods to Support Immune Health
Brad Crump
Brad Crump, Wellness Manager, DC, at Red Mountain Resort, recommends these superfoods to support immune health:
Blueberries
Rich in flavonoids, these delicious berries are immune-boosting powerhouses. Enjoy them by themselves or in a protein-packed Greek yogurt as a healthy treat.
Cruciferous vegetables
Cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are known for their role as anti-carcinogenic vegetables, boosting our detoxification system and supporting immune function; they’re also low-calorie and nutrient-dense.
Green tea
My personal favorite is Matcha, a powerful immune booster and a great morning pick-me-up. Matcha also contains L-theanine, known to increase production of germ-fighting T cells.
Green tea: My personal favorite is Matcha, a powerful immune booster and a great morning pick-me-up. Matcha also contains L-theanine, known to increase the production of germ-fighting T cells.
Bone Broth
For optimal immune support, try consuming a cup of bone broth three times daily for a month.
Ginger and turmeric
Both are known for their anti-inflammatory benefits. Add ginger to your bone-broth smoothies or combine with hot water for a nice immune-supporting tea. I also add turmeric to smoothies for an additional immune and anti-inflammatory boost.