At this time of year ,our immune systems are constantly under attack. Takingsupplements can help, but prevention starts first and foremost with what we eat. That’s why today we’re sharing three simple recipes made with Ingredients help us fight off viruses.

Here are 3 simple recipes to boost your immune system:

1. Tomato and Turmeric Soup.

Ingredients:
0.5 kg San Marzano tomatoes
1 onion
1 clove of garlic
400 gr tomato puree
vegetable broth
turmeric
basil

First, sauté an onion in a large pot with a drizzle of oil and a clove of garlic. Once the onion is golden brown, add half a kilo of tomatoes, cut in half, and 4 teaspoons of turmeric. At this point, add the tomato puree and a few ladles of vegetable broth. Let it simmer until the tomatoes are tender, and you’re done! Garnish with a few basil leaves, or—if you want to make the dish even healthier—you can also top it with toasted flaxseeds.

Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect our bodies.
Turmeric, in addition to having strong antioxidant properties, is very effective in fighting viral and bacterial infections.

2. Chicory and Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:
1 liter of vegetable broth
1 kg of chicory
1 medium-sized head of broccoli
1 onion
1 piece of ginger

Once you’ve prepared the vegetable broth, boil the chicory and broccoli in salted water (Note: It’s important to boil the vegetables separately to preserve their nutritional properties).  Now take a pot, slice the onion into rings, and sauté it over low heat along with the ginger, cut into thin slices. When the chicory and broccoli are ready, add them to the pot with the onion, along with a few ladles of broth. All that’s left is to plate the dish and garnish with a drizzle of oil!

Chicory helps boost antibody production, while broccoli contains a good amount of vitamin C.
Ginger, in addition to being a powerful digestive aid, is a true natural antibiotic thathelps fight viral infections.

3. Spaghetti with Lemon, Toasted Pine Nuts, and Sage

Ingredients:
250 gr of spaghetti
1 lemon
70 gr of pine nuts
6–7 sage leaves

Bring a pot of water to a boil for the spaghetti, adding a handful of coarse salt. Meanwhile, wash the lemon thoroughly and squeeze out the juice. Wash the sage, chop it, and add it to the lemon juice. In a large skillet, toast the pine nuts until they turn golden brown, then add the pasta, drained al dente. Finally, pour the lemon juice and sage mixture into the skillet. A tip: they’re really delicious if you top them with a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano 😉

Sage is effective at soothing phlegm, thanks to its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lemon, on the other hand, is a source of vitamin C and is excellent for fighting the flu and colds.
Pine nuts are rich in vitamins (E, K, and B) and minerals, which help combat fatigue. 

Here are our 3 simple recipes to fight off viruses and boost your immune system.