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Cilantro Lemon Soup

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This aromatic sipping broth is the perfect way to keep you warm or help you when you're feeling sick.
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword 20 minute recipe, creamy vegan soup, low waste, plant based soup recipe, quick plant based recipe, quick recipe, sick day soup, sipping broth, sipping soup, vegan sick day soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 66.1
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion minced
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • 1½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste as needed
  • 1 bunch cilantro small, diced
  • 1 bunch parsley small, diced
  • 6 cups water
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, onion and ginger. Saute until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Then add the turmeric and salt, and stir until evenly dispersed.
  • Next add the cilantro, parsley and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Finish with black pepper and lemon juice, and taste to adjust salt as desired.
  • Enjoy as a soup base, or to sip on. 

Notes

  • Add more body with dumplings, noodles, or tofu. You can even use this cilantro lemon soup for my brothy rice with ginger and garlic.
  • Finish with chili crisp or red pepper flakes to add more heat if you like it spicy.
  • I know that cilantro isn't for everyone. Feel free to use extra parsley depending on preference and availability.
  • Strain out solids for a clear drinking broth and set them aside for a stir fry or stew.

Nutrition

Calories: 66.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.3g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 3.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 211.2mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2.1g | Vitamin A: 1342.3IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 55.2mg | Iron: 1.6mg