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Get Well Soup
Get Well Soup

Get Well Soup

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June 1, 2015

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • 20 mins

    20 mins

    40 mins

  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced

6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced

3-4 inch piece of ginger, unpeeled and sliced into ¼ inch pieces

2 quarts (8 cups) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups kale, remove stems and tear or roughly chop leaves

2 cups cooked brown rice or pasta (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

Sauté onion, garlic and carrots in medium pot until lightly browned.

Add ginger slices and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add broth and bring to a light boil.

Reduce to low simmer for about 10 minutes, adding greens after 5 minutes. Remove ginger pieces before serving.

Serve immediately. Feel better!

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-800-352-8401. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Economic Development & Extension, College of Agriculture Life Sciences, The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2 Cups
Calories260
Sodium180mg
Iron2mg
Protein14g
Cholesterol0mg
Total Fat8g
Saturated Fat1.5g
Folate20mcg
Calcium99mg
Percent calories from fat32
Total Carbohydrates37g
Dietary Fiber3g