An impactful and easy recipe by Jonathan Galland in The Fat Resistance Diet, by Leo Galland MD (2005). This tasty, refreshing soup contains powerful ingredients known to boost your immunity. 

This is one of Carol’s favorite recipes!

INGREDIENTS:

1 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL

2 CUPS CARROTS, SLICED

1 CUP CELERY, CHOPPED

1 CUP LEEKS, CHOPPED

1 CUP ONION, DICED

1 TABLESPOON FRESH GINGER, MINCED

4 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED

1 CUP SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, FINELY SLICED

1 CUP PARSLEY, CHOPPED

1/4 CUP FRESH BASIL, CHOPPED

8 CUPS WATER

1 TEASPOON SALT

FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE

1/4 CUP FRESH CHIVES, CHOPPED, FOR GARNISH

1. Coat a large pot with olive oil. Add carrot, celery, leek, onion, ginger and garlic, and saute for 10 minutes on medium hear, stirring frequently.

2. Add shiitake, parsley, basil and 8 cups of water. Season with salt and black pepper. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium lower and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Serve in a bowl or mug and garish with chives.