Pumpkin & Ginger Soup for the soul

If you’ve ever wished you could fight off colds with a spoon or a fork, here’s some good news: you totally can. Well, almost.

According to registered dietitian Henriette Joubert from The Nutrition House, certain ingredients are natural immune boosters. “Your immune system loves nutrients like Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium and a whole rainbow of antioxidants,” she says. The trick? “Eat colourful, whole foods – it’s the easiest (and tastiest!) way to support your immune health.”

Here’s Henriette’s recipe for Pumpkin & Ginger Soup which will keep your immune system fighting fit – and your tastebuds happy.

This cosy soup is packed with immune-loving goodness: pumpkin is rich in Vitamins A, E, C, selenium and beta-carotene, while ginger brings the anti-inflammatory superstar, gingerol.
Henriette’s tip: “Grate in other vegetables like carrots, sweet potato or baby spinach to level up the antioxidant power.”

Pumpkin & Ginger Soup

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• • 1kg chopped pumpkin
• • 2 red onions
• • 75g fresh ginger
• • Handful of fresh herbs (like chives, mint, coriander)
• • 1 tablespoon olive oil
• • 1 litre vegetable stock
• • ½ cup low-fat yoghurt (plus more to serve)
• • ½–1 teaspoon chilli powder
• • 1 lime
• • sea salt & pepper

Instructions

Cook pumpkin, onion and ginger in olive oil until soft. Add stock, yoghurt and chilli powder and simmer for 40–45 minutes. Blend until smooth and serve with yoghurt, herbs and a squeeze of lime.

Food can be delicious and functional – so why not turn your next meal into an immunity booster?

As Henriette puts it: “Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. With the right ingredients, it’s a party for your immune system.”