Medicinal Veggie Broth

Medicinal Veggie Broth

This veggie broth is full of warming and delicious spices, perfect for cold weather and the inclusion of high fibre lentils and greens supports multip... Read more This veggie broth is full of warming and delicious spices, perfect for cold weather and the inclusion of high fibre lentils and greens supports multiple health goals. This veggie broth is full of warming and delicious spices, perfect for cold weather and the inclusion of high fibre lentils and greens supports multiple health goals.

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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
40 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Chilli, Coconut, Beans, Clove, Spinach, Legumes, Red lentils, Cardamom, Potato, Star Anise, Lentils, Onion, Ginger, Coriander, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 tbsp
coconut oil
10 cloves
garlic cloves
whole, peeled
10cm
peeled and roughly chopped
160g
white onion
sliced
1 tsp
red chilli flakes
150 - 200g
thoroughly washed and drained
600ml
vegetable stock
200g
finely sliced
15g
coriander
chopped
200g
3cm cubed skin on, washed throughly or peeled
3
1
star anise
3
cardamom pods
crushed
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

33g
Protein
624kcal
Calories
18g
Total Fat
93g
Carbs
13g
Sugars
26g
Fibre
225mg
Calcium
17%
 
13mg
Iron
72%
 
185mg
Magnesium
44%
 
2053mg
Potassium
44%
 
1027mg
Sodium
45%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.5mg
Vitamin E
30%
 
397mcg
Vitamin B9
99%
 
1225mcg
Vitamin A
136%
 
65mg
Vitamin C
72%
 
4.8mg
Zinc
44%
 
515mcg
Vitamin K
429%
 
1.1mg
Copper
122%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
5.1mg
Vitamin B3
32%
 
0.9mg
Vitamin B6
53%
 
529mg
Phosphorus
42%
 
Protein: 33g; Calories: 624kcal; Total Fat: 18g; Carbs: 93g; Sugars: 13g; Fibre: 26g; Calcium: 225mg (17%); Iron: 13mg (72%); Magnesium: 185mg (44%); Potassium: 2053mg (44%); Sodium: 1027mg (45%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.5mg (30%); Vitamin B9: 397mcg (99%); Vitamin A: 1225mcg (136%); Vitamin C: 65mg (72%); Zinc: 4.8mg (44%); Vitamin K: 515mcg (429%); Copper: 1.1mg (122%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 5.1mg (32%); Vitamin B6: 0.9mg (53%); Phosphorus: 529mg (42%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Chilli, Coconut, Beans, Clove, Spinach, Legumes, Red lentils, Cardamom, Potato, Star Anise, Lentils, Onion, Ginger, Coriander, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 2
2 tbsp
coconut oil
10 cloves
garlic cloves
whole, peeled
10cm
peeled and roughly chopped
160g
white onion
sliced
1 tsp
red chilli flakes
150 - 200g
thoroughly washed and drained
600ml
vegetable stock
200g
finely sliced
15g
coriander
chopped
200g
3cm cubed skin on, washed throughly or peeled
3
1
star anise
3
cardamom pods
crushed
The Doctor's Kitchen

Ingredients

Serves 2
2 tbsp
coconut oil
10 cloves
garlic cloves
whole, peeled
10cm
peeled and roughly chopped
160g
white onion
sliced
1 tsp
red chilli flakes
150 - 200g
thoroughly washed and drained
600ml
vegetable stock
200g
finely sliced
15g
coriander
chopped
200g
3cm cubed skin on, washed throughly or peeled
3
1
star anise
3
cardamom pods
crushed

Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Melt the oil in a large lidded pot, then add the garlic, ginger, onion, spices and seasoning. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes over a medium heat to infuse the oil and allow the onions to soften slightly.

3

Then add the sweet potato and lentils and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and coated in the spices.

4

Add the stock and stir, then put the lid on and simmer for 30 minutes until the potato is soft and the lentils are cooked through. Add a little extra water if needed.

5

The lentils should thicken the mixture slightly.

6

Add the spinach and coriander for the last 2 minutes of cooking to gently wilt in the heat, then serve.

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User comments (42)

Tracey 4 days ago

Wow! This tastes amazing! I’m hoping it’s effects on the cold that’s trying to get me are as good as it tastes🤞🏼🤞🏼

Esha 1 week ago

Oh my gosh! So so good. Wish I made a larger batch. I added some turmeric and made the ginger into matchsticks as suggested by reviewers.

Jo 2 weeks ago

Fabulous recipe. I changed the measurements as I wanted a more soup like texture. I recommend it. Freezes well too.

Sian 1 month ago

Easy to follow recipe

Sharon 1 month ago

Absolutely delicious 😋
Added turmeric and a few sliced carrots. Adding any veg would work too. Portion size is BIG so will freeze for another time.
Will definitely make this again 😊

Amy 4 months ago

Great recipe for someone with a cold! Tons of garlic and crunchie ginger very warming.

Lorna 5 months ago

Great 👍

Jane 5 months ago

I made for 1 but would have been better to do more and freeze it - lot of work for 1

Very tasty

Tanya 6 months ago

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.

J 6 months ago

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!!

Eunice 6 months ago

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

Elizabeth 7 months ago

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 👌

Linda 7 months ago

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

Chloe 8 months ago

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

Tracy 8 months ago

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

Kath 8 months ago

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

Charlie 8 months ago

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

Robin 9 months ago

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

James 9 months ago

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

Very tasty and healthy

Suzanne 9 months ago

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.

Nicky 9 months ago

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 !!!

Becky 10 months ago

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

Helen 11 months ago

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

Christine 11 months ago

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.

Lisa 11 months ago

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.

Darren 11 months ago

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

Simone 1 year ago

Love it !

Marta 1 year ago

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

Lesley 1 year ago

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!

Lewis 1 year ago

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

Gina 1 year ago

Hug in a mug when you feel worse for wear

Sue 1 year ago

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

Jane 1 year ago

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

Lesley 1 year ago

Lovely wholesome easy soup

1 year ago

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.

Jennifer 1 year ago

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

Tonya 1 year ago

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

Séamas 1 year ago

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.

Sarah 1 year ago

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.

Marcie 1 year ago

Some of the measurements seemed off. Good flavor.

Kathy 1 year ago

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

JA 1 year ago

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.

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