Immune Boosting Carrot Soup Recipe (2024)

This time of year we could all do with a little boost to our immune systems with a little help through our diets. This super simple carrot soup recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients to warm you through and help give you a little help you may want this winter.

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Immune Boosting benefits

Disclaimer: I'm no doctor and your should always do your own research to verify these benefits.

Packed full of vitamin A, which is crucial for your immune system, carrots help to support T cells which are a white blood cell that help our immune systems. Naturally high in vitamin A these super food wonders can help to boost your eyesight, perfect for those longer nights. Carrots are also full of fiber to help with your gut health and make you feel fuller for longer.

Leeks are a natural probiotic containing the same compounds which make other allium vegetables such as garlic and onions so effective in combating bacterial infection. Leeks have natural antioxidant properties which can protect the body from cellular damage and help reduce the risk of numerous illnesses.

A natural source of antioxidants, celery can help to protect cells, blood vessels, and organs from oxidative damage. Because celery is a source of phytonutrients, studies suggest is it a natural anti inflammatory. Packed full of fiber to help with your gut health it may support digestive function.

It is widely known that turmeric contains numerous health benefits and is believed to provide major benefits for your body and brain. Many of these benefits come from its main active ingredient, curcumin. Turmeric can increase the antioxidant capacity of the body as well as having anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and other properties.

Always try to get a local raw honey for the full benefits of of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and sugar. (please be aware: raw honey is unsuitable for under 1's). Studies also suggested that the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties are effective for helping a sore throat.

Forms of ginger have long been known to be used in traditional and alternative medicines. Ginger’s antimicrobial properties could make it useful for fighting bacterial and fungal infections, which suggests it can be useful towards to immune system. Gingerol, gingers main bioactive compound, has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and has been used throughout history to help relieve nausea.

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Makes 4 Large portions

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