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Immune-Tending Garden Broth
This broth helps support immunity.
Uses Apple Cider Vinegar ·Black Pepper ·Turmeric ·Oregano ·Garlic ·Ginger ·Onion ·Basil ·Sage
Supports Respiratory & Breathing ·Digestive ·Nervous System & Mood ·Immune & Defenses ·Skin ·Heart & Circulation ·Hormones & Women's Health ·Musculoskeletal ·Mind & Cognition ·Pain & Inflammation
Moods immune supportanti-inflammatorycold + fluwarmingdigestion
Prep · Yield
On this page About ·Ingredients ·Method ·What you'll notice
Important — read before making
Use low-sodium stock if salt-sensitive; the canned tomato sauce and corn already contribute sodium. Turmeric can interact with blood-thinning medications in large doses — culinary amounts are generally safe. Skip or reduce jalapeños for sensitive stomachs, GERD, or anyone with ulcers. Apple cider vinegar is acidic — start with a small splash if you have reflux.
About this recipe
A golden, gently spiced vegetable broth to warm the body and steady the immune system. A bowl built for quiet repair work.
Ingredients
- 1 can tomato sauce (or 1 jar crushed tomatoes for a cleaner option) (lycopene)
- 1 box chicken stock (or bone broth for extra collagen and minerals) (collagen · glycine)
- 1 box of water (use the chicken stock box to rinse and capture every drop)
- 1 can of corn (fiber)
- Celery, chopped (apigenin)
- Cabbage, chopped (sulforaphane)
- Carrots, diced (optional) (beta-carotene)
- Shredded chicken (optional) (protein · collagen)
- 1–2 white onions, diced (quercetin · prebiotics)
- Minced garlic (allicin)Antimicrobial — supports Immune & Defenses · Heart & Circulation
- 2 jalapeños, sliced (optional — for spice) (capsaicin)
- Fresh ginger, grated (gingerols)Nausea relief — supports Digestive · Immune & Defenses
- Turmeric (curcumin)Anti-inflammatory — supports Pain & Inflammation · Musculoskeletal · Skin
- Basil (eugenol · linalool)Mood uplift — supports Nervous System & Mood · Mind & Cognition · Digestive
- Oregano (carvacrol · thymol)Antimicrobial — supports Immune & Defenses
- Sage (rosmarinic acid · thymol)Mental clarity — supports Mind & Cognition · Hormones & Women's Health
- Salt (electrolytes)
- Pepper (piperine)
- Juice of 1 lemon (added at the end) (vitamin C)
- A splash of apple cider vinegar (added at the end) (acetic acid)
- Olive oil (for sautéing) (oleic acid)
Method
- 1 Warm a generous pour of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, celery, carrots, cabbage, and jalapeños. Sauté until the vegetables soften and the kitchen smells sweet and aromatic.
- 2 Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and a full box of water. Stir in the corn, turmeric, ginger, basil, oregano, sage, salt, and pepper.
- 3 Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook until all the vegetables are tender and the broth has deepened in color and flavor.
- 4 In the last 10 minutes, add the shredded chicken (if using) so it warms through without overcooking.
- 5 Turn off the heat. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add a splash of apple cider vinegar. Stir, taste, and adjust salt.
- 6 Serve hot in a deep bowl.
What you'll notice
- Supports immunity during cold season
- Easy to digest when sick
- Sippable nourishment when solids are hard
- Rich in minerals from the slow simmer
- Freezes well for ready-to-go portions
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