Below is a recipe to bring your body to balance in autumn. These foods will strengthen your immune system as your body becomes more susceptible to illness with the changing weather.

Butternut Squash Soup

• 1 large butternut squash
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 stalk of celery
• boiled chicken meat
• salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg

If you have a blender, blend the squash until smooth for a puree-style soup. If not, you can chop up the squash instead.

Begin by chopping up all ingredients and boiling the squash in a large pot. After the squash is mostly cooked, add the vegetables and chicken to the pot. Simmer the soup for a few minutes. When the soup is done, add spices as desired.

Butternut squash soup is not too difficult to make and contains nutrients like vitamin A to help protect your body from the upcoming flu and cold season.

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Dr. Ellie Heintze, ND, LAc, is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist specializing in IBS, Migraine relief, and digestive health. For more information about the clinic, visit: startingpointacupuncture.com

Sources:

https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/medicinal-cuisine.htm