It is sniffle season and we all are looking for ways to keep the yuckies away. I love to use food to help my family stay healthy and to get us back on our feet when the household is being raided by a stubborn cold.  My go to is a good clean, healing soup. I have a few on my blog that you can try during the allergy and cold season. They taste delicious and just might do the trick to get you and your family back on your feet. The only soup that is purely medicinal is my For Cold Season ~RED soup  . A few other tips during the cold season you may want to try:

 

1. Drink plenty of clean fluids, like water, herbal teas and veggie broths.
2. Get plenty of rest, when your body needs it.
3. Get a little sunshine, Vitamin D does a body good. Light walks helps get circulation moving and helps removes mucus from the body.
4. Do a little gentle yoga and deep breathing.
5. Eat salads everyday.
6. An apple will keep the doctor away and  few oranges. Fuel up with these fruits, because they are loading with vitamin C and fiber.

I have several soup recipes on the blog, so please click on the links below and try them out. Here’s to a speed recovery, so you can Set the Table with Love.

Spicy Garlic and Onion Soup ~ Thy medicine

S3 ( Smoothies, Salads and Soups) For A Happy Healthy Summer

Tri Color Carrot and Lentil Soup with Pistou

VEGAN COCONUT CURRY SWEET POTATO SOUP
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large sweet potato, cubed
• 2 Tbsp yellow curry powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 3/4 tsp sea salt + 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 cups coconut milk (full fat) and 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth

 

DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot over medium heat put 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil in the pot.  Add the onions. Cook for a few minutes and then add garlic and stir.
Season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and stir. Add sweet potatoes, add all the spices.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. To help pull out the oils from the spices.
Add 1/4 tsp more salt and pepper and the coconut milk and 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth. Then cover.
Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes more.
At the end of 25 minutes, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Then puree using a blender. Transfer back to the pot, and allow to simmer for 3 minutes to thicken on low heat. Serve in a bowl with cilantro and spicy sautéed chickpeas. Enjoy!  Will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days and the freezer for a month.

 

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