Medicinal Veggie Broth

Made this when I was ill with a bad cold and it was perfect, just what I needed. I didn’t have spinach so I put in some leek instead and that worked really well. As I was ill I sweated off the onions and spices and threw everything in the slow cooker which also worked really well, just added some extra liquid along the way.

This recipe is my new favorite when I’m feeling a bit blegh— even better than chicken soup when I’m sick. It has a delicious, warm, deep flavor. It feeds the soul. Love it!!

I tripled the original recipe (so it was supposed to be 6 servings) and got a final of 10 portions. It was absolutely delicious!

Enjoyed this one! Used ground cloves, all I had and Dr Ruby AI suggested Chinese 5 spice to replace star anise. Was aromatic and warming with a slice of toasted soaked oats bread 👌

This is a whole world. I love that, takes a bit of time though.

Absolutely delicious flavour. I added more chicken thighs. My ginger was chopped a bit too thick, I will do matchsticks next time.

Loved this recipe. Very tasty. Added chicken to keep the husband happy. 😃

A deliciously warming broth. I can see this being a firm family favorite!

Really good. I used up some green lentils too and overcooked it but it was so good!

Very nice mild flavor. It made more than 2 servings for my size but hubby and I had 2 cups each

Lives up to the name - this tastes like something your grandmother would cook for you when you're sick.

Very tasty and healthy

Delicious! When I read the recipe I thought it may have been too much garlic but not so. I used an extra 300 ml of stock.

I added some blitz temph and white beans , mixed herbs and plenty mixed herbs . Used all spice as I didn't have the star anise . I used spring greens instead of spinach, really very nice !!!

Absolutely delicious veggie soup. The recipe portion sizes are very generous. Enjoy 😊

Delicious. I see why the other review says "worth being ill for" :)

I had some broccoli to use up, so went half and half with the spinach. Also I didn't have any veg stock, so used chicken instead. Next time I will finely grate the ginger, so I can eat it without chewing it. I found the portion size to be large, which is no bad thing, as it is very tasty! Thanks for another nourishing recipe, and it does feel very nourishing.

I used 750ml stock which worked well for my liking.
I cooked it in the Instant pot for 4 mins, then 7 mins slow release. I added the spinach and coriander after to wilt. Absolutely delicious.

Tastes absolutely great but the water content for the stock is far too low. The lentils will expand and soak up all the stock so you’re left with a daal consistency. I added nearly a litre of stock. Otherwise don’t scrimp on the garlic, it really adds to the amazing taste. Each mouthful feels nutritious and good for you

Love it !

This was amazing and actually the amount of spices totally works. As a vegetarian I've been always wanting chicken soup equivalent when ill so this will be it

Really tasty soup, I would say it serves 4…my husband was very sceptical about this due to the amount of garlic but he loved it & went back for seconds!

Does feel medicinal, really quite spicy! I substituted the sweet potato with swede as it's what I had at the time.

Hug in a mug when you feel worse for wear

Loved the warm spicy flavour and packed with healthy veg. Great versatile recipe...swap out...add in! Make it thick and chunky or blend to make a wholesome soup

Delicious! Perfect amount of spice. Would say it served 3/4 unless you had a massive bowl! 😁

Lovely wholesome easy soup

Loved it, almost worth having a cold for. Very comforting and warming. As usual I changed a few minor things to suit my store cupboard, spring greens instead of spinach, but I do that with all recipes.

Wow eating this soup makes you feel it is doing you good! I was scared by the amount of garlic at first but I love it

A comforting delicious and filling dish. Packed with goodies for your optimal health, very easy to make too.

Wonderful recipe. Clean lively flavours. Feels heathy also. I added an extra garlic tooth as no sense to leave it alone out of a whole bulb! Cheers and thank you.

Not sure I’d call it broth..mine was more of a daal. I substituted frozen sweet potatoes and frozen spinach..less prep .But real comfort food. Fabulous to freeze and take to work as lunches. Thank you for this recipe.

Some of the measurements seemed off. Good flavor.

The overall flavor was delicious but next time I will grate the ginger and put the anise, cloves and cardamom pod in a cheesecloth type sack so they can easily be removed at the end. I didn't like biting down on the pods or the chopped ginger pieces

We both loved this soup. Perfect for a cold winter’s day. Please can you advise weight of Ginger, when using fresh Ginger, as the roots come in various sizes. I used 54g for this recipe, which was the right amount to provide a warming ginger flavour.