SARS-CoV-2 Symptom-Soother Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A comforting, nutrient-packed broth designed to support immune function with vibrant seasonal vegetables and herbal notes. This general-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs stalks, finely chopped celery, medium, minced onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, diced into 1/4-inch pieces carrots
• 3 stalks, finely chopped celery
• 1 medium, minced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups, stemmed and chopped kale
• 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 1, juiced lime
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium minced onion and 3 stalks finely chopped celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium diced carrots, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, add 1 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cups chopped kale and simmer for 4 more minutes until kale is wilted. Remove from heat and stir in juice from 1 lime. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.