Soup for Colds, Step 2: The Process
Now add the cold-fighters. To this basic stock, you are now going to add one or more ingredients that we know will help you fight off colds.
Here’s the easy way: Choose your favorite flavors (or try something new), and dump them all in.
- Onions and leeks — rough chop.
- Carrots — rough chop, no need to peel
- Garlic — Smash individual cloves, no need to peel or dice.
- Peppercorns — crush.
- Hot chili peppers — Rough chop; remove seeds and white membranes for mild, leave in for spicy.
- Ginger — slice into rounds, smash, no need to peel.
- Rosemary or oregano — as is.
Simmer for about half an hour, occasionally pressing the vegetables with a spoon or potato masher; then strain out and discard the solids.