Healing Soup

It's that time of year again . . . germs everywhere, everyone getting sick. 

You need this soup. 

Garlic has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-cancer benefits. It is also has fantastic cardiovascular benefits. 

Celery is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits and its ability to protect the digestive tract against inflammation. Of course it also has plenty of antioxidants in it as well. 

Carrots are rich in antioxidant nutrients, unique phytonutrients, and are full of digestive tract-supporting fiber which means they have great anti-cancer benefits for colon cancer. 

Tomatoes are absolutely loaded with antioxidants.  They are also firmly linked to a reduction in heart disease, lowering cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.  

Cabbage is pretty much a health superstar.  It is well known in the use of cancer prevention, and sometimes in cancer treatment. It is rich in antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory, and is rich in glucosinolates (anti-cancer nutrients). 

Potatoes are rich in potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sulphur, and copper.  They are also good sources of Vit B6 which is important for your brain cells, nervous system activity, and cardiovascular health. 

Homemade broth is known for supporting healthy digestion, reducing joint pain and inflammation, promoting strong, healthy bones and healthy hair and nails, inhibiting infection, and fighting inflammation. 

Kale is known for lowering your risk for cancer, and specifically for bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate cancer. Kale is full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and glucosinolates (anti-cancer nutrients). 

Still reading? To sum it up . . . YOU NEED THIS SOUP! 

Healing Soup

3 frozen chicken breasts

3 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped

1-2 celery sticks, finely chopped

3-4 carrots, finely chopped 

3-4 medium tomatoes chopped (or a can of diced tomatoes) 

4-5 cups of thinly sliced and chopped cabbage 

4-5 potatoes, cut up 

1 tsp sage

1 tsp basil

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

6 (or more) cups of broth 

2 large kale leaves, chopped until tiny(or 1-2 cups of chopped spinach) 

Add all ingredients to crock pot, except kale, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours, until chicken is done. Shred chicken when done. Before eating stir chopped up kale into soup and cook for a few mins. 

*Alternately you can boil the chicken then chop it up. Cook celery and carrots in some oil in bottom of large soup pan, for 3-5 mins. Add the rest of the ingredients, except kale and bring to boil. Reduce heat so it's still boiling, but not as high. Cook until potatoes are done, 30-45 mins. Add kale just before eating, cooking for a few mins.