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Spicy soup against flu/ Simple homemade recipe

2025-11-12 18:00:00, Shëndeti CNA

Spicy soup against flu/ Simple homemade recipe

Spicy soup is a simple and warm preparation, the best solution for relieving the flu.

Include garlic, ginger, turmeric, thyme, and oregano in your soup. These herbs and spices have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties that help soothe symptoms, clear congestion, and boost your immune system.

Properties of recommended ingredients

Garlic: Contains allicin, an active compound with antimicrobial properties that helps the body fight infections.

Ginger: Known for its warming properties, ginger is antiviral and helps reduce inflammation, relieve sore throats, and soothe nausea.

Turmeric: The active ingredient, curcumin, has strong anti-inflammatory properties that help combat general flu symptoms.

Thyme and Oregano: These herbs are rich in antimicrobial compounds like thymol and carvacrol, which can help fight respiratory infections and clear mucus from the airways.

Onions: They contain antioxidants and can help the body fight viruses.

Pepper: Provides a warming effect and can cause mild sweating, which can help relieve fever and clear blocked sinuses.

Lemon juice/peel: Adds vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and can help thin mucus. Shiitake mushrooms: Rich in phytonutrients that stimulate the immune system to clear pathogens.

Broth (chicken or vegetable): Provides essential fluids for hydration and nutrients to support recovery. Bone broth is especially rich in nutrients.

Simple recipe base for anti-flu soup

This basic recipe can be customized with other vegetables (carrots, celery, sweet potato, kale) and a protein source (chicken, lentils, beans).

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2.5 cm fresh ginger, minced or thinly sliced
??1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock Salt
, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley to taste

Preparation steps: 

Sauté: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).

Preparation: Add the garlic, ginger, thyme, oregano, and turmeric. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Simmer: Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and let the flavors meld for at least 10-15 minutes.

Finish: Remove from heat and add fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve: Serve the soup hot, inhaling the steam to help clear your nasal passages. /CNA 





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