Here are five simple, immunity-boosting recipes you can easily prepare at home:
## 1. Chicken Soup
A classic remedy for colds, chicken soup warms the body and enhances immunity.
**Ingredients:**
- 250 grams shredded chicken
- 1 liter chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 2 large onions
- 3 sticks of celery
- 1½ carrots
- Salt and pepper to taste
**Preparation:**
Chop the onions and carrots. In a large pan, cook the shredded chicken with chicken stock over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. In another pan, sauté onions in butter until pink, then add celery and carrots until softened. Add water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Once veggies are tender, mix in the boiled chicken. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
## 2. Immunity Booster Drink
This refreshing drink combines fruits and vegetables rich in essential vitamins to enhance immunity.
**Ingredients:**
- 1 large apple
- 1 orange
- 1 medium beetroot
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 piece of ginger
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Black salt to taste
**Preparation:**
Blend all ingredients in a juicer. Pour into a container, add turmeric and black salt, mix well, and enjoy.
## 3. Spinach Curry
Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, spinach is great for your immune system and bone health.
**Ingredients:**
- 500 grams spinach
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion
- 10 cloves of garlic
- A small piece of cardamom
- ½ tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
**Preparation:**
Wash and blanch spinach, then blend into a paste. Sauté chopped onion and garlic in oil until golden, add spices, then the spinach paste and water. Boil for 2-3 minutes, season with salt, and serve with rice or roti.
## 4. Egg, Mushroom, and Tomato Curry
This nutritious combination of eggs, mushrooms, and tomatoes is rich in vitamins and proteins, supporting immune health.
**Ingredients:**
- 2 boiled eggs
- 100 grams mushrooms
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ tablespoon black pepper powder
- ½ tablespoon turmeric and mustard seeds
**Preparation:**
Blend tomatoes into a paste. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, then onion and chilies until golden. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in tomato paste, turmeric, and water. Season with salt and add boiled eggs, garnishing with coriander.
## 5. Chickpea Salad
Rich in folate and vitamins, this chickpea salad promotes good vision and boosts immunity.
**Ingredients:**
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 red and 1 green capsicum
- 1 cucumber
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tomato
- Salt and black pepper to taste
**Preparation:**
Boil chickpeas until soft. Chop the vegetables and mix them with chickpeas in a bowl. Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, then stir well. It's ready to serve!