Immune Boosting Antiviral Tomato Ginger Soup

Ginger

Ginger is a delicious ingredient to simply enjoy as tea or to add to your dishes for a stronger immune system.  Studies suggest that fresh ginger stimulates the secretion of IFN-β to combat viral infections.

Immune Boosting Antiviral Tomato Ginger Soup

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Ingredients:

• 6 organic tomatoes, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces

• 8 cups astragalus chicken herbal broth

• 3 scallions with roots removed, sliced

• 2 inches of fresh ginger root, grated

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste 

• Optional: Add your choice of protein such as 2 cups of shredded chicken or 3 beaten eggs

Steps:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil into a soup pot on high heat

2. Add ginger, scallions, garlic and stir in the pot until aromatic

3. Add cut tomatoes and continue stirring for 2 minutes

4. Add salt and pepper and broth, bring to a boil

5. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes

6. Add your choice of protein and bring to a rapid boil 

7. Serve hot

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References:

Chang JS, Wang KC, Yeh CF, et al.Fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale) has anti-viral activity against human respiratory syncytial virus in human respiratory tract cell lines.J Ethnopharmacol.Jan 9 2013;145(1):146-151.