Welcome to autumn - the time of the year for bonfires, toffee apples,
falling leaves and of course, Halloween! A wonderful spooky & cosy time.
Well, as long as you don't catch one of these nasty cold / flu bugs that
ALWAYS seem to be around as soon as summer says goodbye to us!
But have no fear, a remedy is near! Should you start to feel a little
under the weather with a blocked or runny nose, an itchy & sore throat
or even a little feverish, we got the right meal to get you back up on your feet
– and healthily through the “germ-packed” seasons!
Well, as long as you don't catch one of these nasty cold / flu bugs that
ALWAYS seem to be around as soon as summer says goodbye to us!
But have no fear, a remedy is near! Should you start to feel a little
under the weather with a blocked or runny nose, an itchy & sore throat
or even a little feverish, we got the right meal to get you back up on your feet
– and healthily through the “germ-packed” seasons!
My Asian
style Creamy Hot & Sour Soup is 100% vegan and can – as with all our other recipes
– be easily amended by removing or adding any ingredient of your fancy.
Following is the base recipe for 2 (generous) servings:
– be easily amended by removing or adding any ingredient of your fancy.
Following is the base recipe for 2 (generous) servings:
• 1
Tablespoon Coconut Oil
->
anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial & anti-bacterial properties as well as
immune boosting!
• 2
medium red Onions, chopped
->
removes toxins from the body & helps to rid of congestion, mucous &
cough
• 2
Garlic cloves, chopped
->
anti-bacterial, anti-biotical & anti-viral properties
• ½
red Chili, chopped
->
capsaicin helps to relief of stuffy head & clears blocked nose and
congestion
• 1
big piece of fresh Ginger, chopped
->
anti-flammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, clears congestion
• 1
stalk Lemongrass
->
anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and fever reducing
• Juice
of 2 fresh Lemons & 2 fresh Limes
-> full of vitamin C, anti-bacterial, reduces phlegm
• 1
can of Coconut Milk
->
fat source to support intake of fat-suable vitamins
• 1
vegan Stock cube
->
full of vital minerals to boost the immune system
• 1
Tablespoon of vegan Soy sauce
->
source of antioxidants & niacin (improves & restores immunity)
• 1
chopped Bok Choy (or any other greens of your choice!)
->
nutritional “Power-House” with vitamin A, C & K, magnesium, potassium, iron
…
• 300g
Udon noodles (such as Amoy Udon Thick Noodles)
->
mild & easy to digest carbohydrates to give you energy
• Hand-full
of chopped Coriander
->
anti-flammatory, anti-septic and a source of niacin
In a
medium sized pot, melt the coconut oil & fry the chopped onions, garlic,
ginger & chili for 2-3 minutes until the onions get translucent. With the
back of a knife, carefully bash along the length of the lemongrass stalk &
cut in half before adding it to the onions. Add the lemon & lime juice and
let simmer for a minute before adding the coconut milk, soy sauce & stock
cube. Let simmer for another minute. Add the chopped Bok Choy and Udon noodles
& continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are cooked.
Serve with
some chopped Coriander on top.
This
easy & fast recipe can be done in 15 min. and should be eaten as hot as
possible.
If you feel the consistency is too thick, don’t hesitate to add some hot water and make it to the consistency of your choice.
If you feel the consistency is too thick, don’t hesitate to add some hot water and make it to the consistency of your choice.
Further
fun & health-boosting additions to the soup can be: Mushrooms, a spoon of
Miso-Paste, Chicken-Style Seitan
(or any other meat-replacer), chopped carrots or peppers, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves, courgette ...
or for a special “winter-warmer feeling” add some Chinese 5-Spice seasoning!
(or any other meat-replacer), chopped carrots or peppers, turmeric, kaffir lime leaves, courgette ...
or for a special “winter-warmer feeling” add some Chinese 5-Spice seasoning!
And
if you don’t have the time or energy to cook up the above, make sure you stock
up on some vegan ready hot & spicy noodle cups
– such as Ko-Lee Hot & Spicy Noodles (3 for £1 at Poundland!). They won’t be as healthy, but will help induce sweating
and relief your congestion to push all these germs out!
– such as Ko-Lee Hot & Spicy Noodles (3 for £1 at Poundland!). They won’t be as healthy, but will help induce sweating
and relief your congestion to push all these germs out!
Let me know how you got on with the soup,
we’d love to hear from you & most importantly:
we’d love to hear from you & most importantly:
Enjoy !!!
🍃 NAMASTE 🍃
with lots of love & light from your
Natural Vegan Gypsy