Immune Boosting Soup

As we haved moved into cold and flu season Dr. Moss thought it appropriate to add an Immune-Boosting Soup recipe to nurture the body’s vital force with nutrition to be strong through the winter weather.

IMMUNE BOOSTING SOUP

For ages: 2 years and up
Yields: 6-8 servings

1 large Onion, chopped (antibacterial, antiviral)
3 cloves Garlic, minced (antibacterial, antiviral)
2 Tbsp Olive oil
4 or 5 Astragalus sticks (immune stimulant, antiviral)
1 cup Celery, chopped (fiber and vitamin source)

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