How 6 Everyday Ingredients Create The Ultimate Immunity-Boosting Soup

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CHICKPEAS: A good source of zinc. As with vitamin D, a zinc deficiency is associated with lowered immunity. Red meat and chicken are also zinc-rich.

DARK LEAFY GREENS: Kale and similar greens are rich in the antioxidant vitamin C. The C, paired with zinc from the chicken and chickpeas, delivers a one-two knockout blow to cold symptoms.

GARLIC: These bulbs contain allicin, one of the world's most powerful antioxidants. A 2014 study found that people who eat garlic every day are nearly two-thirds less likely to catch a cold than non– garlic eaters.

HOT BROTH: Steaming stock makes your nose run, which helps flush out congestion. Broth-based soups also keep you hydrated.

CRUSHED RED PEPPER: Capsaicin, which adds heat, can clear sinuses.

MUSHROOMS: Look for fungi labeled vitamin D– rich; they're grown in ultraviolet light to spur D production. A deficiency in the nutrient has been linked to an increased risk of infection.