By Dr. Mona Fahoum

This soup combines the antimicrobial elements of garlic, onion, ginger and Shiitake mushrooms (Astragalus too if you add it) while also using the warming and circulatory properties of garlic, ginger and cayenne. The idea is to increase and help circulate your body’s antibodies.  Therefore, don’t be alarmed if you feel warm and maybe even a little sweaty, that is the idea! 

THE SOUP RECIPE

• 1 small yellow onion, chopped

• 1-5 cloves of garlic, chopped or crushed

• 1tsp-3Tbsp grated ginger

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ¼ - ½ c Shiitake mushrooms

• 1 quart miso, chicken, or vegetable broth

• 3 Tbsp fresh minced parsley

• 1 grated carrot

• Cayenne to taste

Combine broth, onion, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, and carrot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and parsley. Put the cover on and let sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cayenne to taste and enjoy!

I recommend having this for lunch and dinner while consuming plenty of liquids.