'Get well soon soup' is packed with protein and supports gut health

When you're gearing up for an action-packed weekend that you've been eagerly anticipating, there's nothing more frustrating than being ambushed by a cold . Feeling stuffed up, craving sleep, and sneezing incessantly can ruin your plans, leaving you scrambling for remedies to clear up your symptoms so you don't become the friend everyone avoids on Saturday. TikTok user @_emilysworld revealed her secret weapon against the common cold: a homemade soup she whipped up "three times" for her boyfriend, which she swears by for its healing powers due to the wealth of nutrients it contains – and she's urging others to give it a try.

"It's comforting, nutrient-packed and perfect with some chunky slices of buttery bread ," she raved. Emily elaborated: "Packed with immune-boosting ingredients, this quick and easy roasted veg soup is the perfect pick-me-up when you're feeling under the weather! It's high in vitamin C and A, rich in antioxidants, and your gut will LOVE it". The soup also packs a protein punch with ingredients like butter beans and chickpea-filled hummus.



She then detailed the preparation process, instructing to "add a pepper, tomatoes, carrots, red onion, garlic, and butter beans to a tray". Next, she advises to "season with olive oil and salt, mixed herbs and chilli flakes," and then roast it all at "200 degrees for just 35 minutes". Then incorporate "hummus and balsamic vinegar," then "blend it all together with vegetable stock and water".

This results in Emily's "get well soon soup," which significantly improved her boyfriend's condition when he was feeling unwell. In the comments section, one user praised the soup, stating: "This was delicious! I like a sweet soup but find squash or sweet potato a bit too sickly, so I loved the balsamic vinegar addition!" Others expressed that it looked "absolutely bangin," and that they "love healthy and delicious meals". One critic argued that it appeared "more of a dip than a soup," suggesting the need to add some "broth".

However, the majority of responses were positive, with many commenting that it looked "delicious" and that they were "going to try it". Would you give this recipe a shot if you were feeling unwell? Share your thoughts in the comments..

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