Inflammation is a natural bodily response to injury or infection. However, chronic inflammation can be harmful to your health and contribute to various diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. The good news? Certain foods can help reduce inflammation, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3 fatty acids. Anti-inflammatory soups are a great way to incorporate these healthy ingredients into your diet. Here are 3 easy anti-inflammatory soup recipes you can make in your blender.
3 Easy Anti-inflammatory Soup Recipes
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This soup is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It is also a good source of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system.
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the roasted red peppers, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Let the soup cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Serve hot.
Japanese Corn Soup
This creamy soup is made with sweet corn, carrots, and ginger, which all have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a good source of fiber and vitamin A.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, drained
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, sweet corn, carrots, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Let the soup cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
This flavorful soup is made with butternut squash, coconut milk, and curry powder, which all have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a good source of vitamin C and potassium.
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, butternut squash, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the butternut squash is tender.
- Let the soup cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Serve hot.
These are just a few of the many delicious and nutritious anti-inflammatory soup recipes you can make in your blender. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients to find your favorites! Or pop over to our blog and find more warming soup recipes.
