This savory vegetable soup is a traditional and proven way of incorporating astragalus, garlic and medicinal mushrooms into your diet and boosting immunity and health!
Ingredients
1 oz astragalus root dried
½ inch ginger root freshly grated
¼ cup brown rice basmati
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups chicken stock
½ cup onion
1 cup winter squash
1 cup shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp Olive Oil;
1 cup corn
2 tbsp miso light
8 cloves garlic
¼ cup parsley fresh
Instructions
- Simmer 1 oz astragalus root, 1/2 inch ginger root, 1/4 cup brown rice, 4 cups vegetable stock and 4 cups chicken broth in a heavy, covered, saucepan for 1 hour.
- Sauté 1/2 cup onion, 1 cup winter squash and 1 cup shiitake mushrooms in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for 5 minutes, or until vegetables soften. Add sautéed vegetable mixture to the soup.
- Cover and gently simmer for a further 30 minutes.
- Add the 1 cup corn. Simmer an additional 10 minutes.
- Carefully uncover, and using tongs, remove the astragalus.
- Dilute the 2 tbsp miso in a small amount of the hot broth and then add back into the soup. For those who prefer a lighter soup add additional vegetable stock or chicken broth. You can also add more miso to taste.
- Finally add the 8 cloves garlic and 1/4 cup parsley. Stir well and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
What is Astragalus Root
Astragalus Root is a herbal supplement that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It enhances the immune system and reduces inflammation. It is also used to help treat heart conditions, kidney disease and much more.
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Nutrition
Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1613mgPotassium: 843mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 7221IUVitamin C: 23mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
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