Description
A potent, healing broth packed with fresh ginger, garlic, lemon, and chili. This immunity-boosting “liquid gold” is the ultimate natural remedy for colds, flu, and winter blues.
Ingredients
The Broth Base
- 6 cups bone broth or rich vegetable broth (high quality preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
The Aromatics & Healing Agents
- 0.25 cup fresh ginger root, peeled and julienned
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric or 1 tbsp fresh grated
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 0.25 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
The Finish
- 1 large lemon, half sliced and half juiced
- 0.5 cup scallions (green onions), chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced garlic, ginger, turmeric, chili flakes, and peppercorns.
- Sauté gently for 2–3 minutes until very fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add lemon slices, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 20 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped scallions. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve piping hot in mugs or bowls, ensuring ginger and lemon slices are included in each serving.
Notes
- For a heartier meal, add cooked shredded chicken or rice noodles during the final few minutes of simmering.
- Inhale the steam while sipping for maximum decongestant benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Fusion, Medicinal