Monday, November 4, 2013

Cold Fighting Garlic Soup

I'll be completely honest in telling you that I wasn't expecting this soup to be nearly as delicious as it was. When coming down with a cold, garlic is your best friend. Here's my super simple recipe for an incredibly healing garlic soup.


Ingredients:

2 heads garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 cups vegetable stock
1 bunch kale (stems removed, chopped)
1 cup cooked brown rice


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Slice off the top of each head of garlic, exposing the top of each clove.
3. Pour a teaspoon of oil on each head.
4. Place in a casserole dish with a lid or wrap in foil.
5. Roast for 45 minutes or until cloves are completely soft.
6. Let the garlic cool for a few minutes and squeeze cloves into a pot.
7. Add stock and stir to break up the garlic and combine.
8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. Add kale and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
10. Add rice, stir well, and serve right away.

I also recommend adding cayenne to taste, as it helps open the sinuses and soothes irritated tissue in the throat. Careful though, a little goes a long way.

-Rebecca

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