Anti Cold and Flu Soup

Submitted by bearwacket

"Garlic and ginger are tonics, which means they support all of the systems that support your life, including your immune system. Try this soup when you start experiencing cold or flu symptoms. It has strong flavor, but if you're all stuffed up, you'll barely notice anyway!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons light sesame oil
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 large celery rib, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 inches fresh ginger, minced
• 1⁄2 cup alphabet pasta (or other tiny pasta)

directions

1. Heat sesame oil over medium heat.
2. Saute carrot, celery, and onion until tender.
3. Add stock, garlic and ginger, bring to boil, and simmer about 20 minutes.
4. Add pasta, return to boil, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or as long as directed on pasta box.