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Comforting Herbal Broth

Comforting Herbal Broth

As much as we try, it's not always possible to completely avoid the cold or flu some seasons. This broth will provide you with some herbal comfort when you're ill. It's flavorful, warming, and packed with vitamins that will help your body battle whatever bug has bitten you.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 91
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • pinch to 1/4 teaspoon salt if the broth is unsalted

Method
 

  1. Dice the garlic. Chop the herbs.
  2. Saute the garlic in olive oil over high heat very briefly, just until the garlic starts to change color.
  3. Add the broth and turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  5. Sip slowly.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 942mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 943IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mg

Notes

Makes 2 cups.
No cholesterol, low in sugar, high in manganese and niacin.

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