Cannabis-Infused Soup Recipes

Cannabis and soup, each on their own, are effective feel-good medicines that can help you beat that winter cold more quickly. If you haven’t read my last article on how and why they are so effective, then go back and read that one first; you can find it here! If you just love warming, nutritious soups and want to get started in the kitchen right away then keep reading!

Your Immune System Is Begging for Nutrients

When you’re feeling tired, stressed, or otherwise unwell, the foods your body is craving might not actually be the foods you need. I know that when I’m sick, I do not want a salad; I want carbs, any kind of bread that I can get my hands on. This is because carbs are loaded with sugars that raise your feel-good dopamine levels. Even though you feel sated and happy, your body is not. Without the proper nutrients, this feeling is fleeting and won’t equip you with the nutrients needed to fight off infections or illnesses. This is where soup comes into play as filling comfort food, and with the right ingredients, soup can feed your body and leave you satiated.

Healthy Soup Additions

If, like me, you get creative with your recipes and toss everything that’s calling to you in the cupboard or fridge. then these ingredients could have you back on your feet faster. These ingredients are not only full of essential nutrients but healing terpenes. If you don’t believe me just look at traditional medicine over the centuries. Read my article on terpenes to find out more about what they can do for you.

  • Mushrooms

Nutrients: Vitamin B, vitamin D, Riboflavin, and so much more. Mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses. Terpenes: Triterpene, which is an incredible anti-inflammatory.

  • White Beans

Nutrients: Fiber, Protein, magnesium, vitamin B6.

  • Nuts: All nuts are high in good fats and low in sugary carbs, but nutrient levels will differ from nut to nut.

Nutrients: Vitamin E, magnesium, and selenium. Terpenes: Phytol which acts as an anti-inflammatory and lowers stress levels.

  • Garlic

Nutrients: Vitamin C, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin E, and Vitamin K. Terpenes: Nerolidol and terpinolene both have excellent anti-fungal properties.

  • Ginger

Nutrients: Fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6. Terpenes: This spicy root is packed with healthy terpenes, including bisabolene, Curcumene, zingiberene, farnesene, and sesquiphellandrene.

  • Turmeric

Nutrients: Vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Terpenes: Curcumene not only gives it its strong taste but acts as an anti-inflammatory and cures gastrointestinal comfort.

  • Kale

Nutrients: This leafy superstar is full of calcium, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, and copper. This is not even close to a complete list of all the healthy ingredients you can add to your soup, so get creative in the kitchen!

Recipes

I won’t keep listing off all of the reasons why cannabis soup is the perfect thing for when you’re sick; let’s get to the recipes you’ve all been waiting for!

  1. Creamy Butternut Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced and de-seeded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons of cannabis butter or your preferred portion of cannabis-infused oil
  • 1 stalk of celery, sliced
  • 2 leaves of fresh sage, chopped
  • 4 oz of cream cheese (can substitute for vegan cream cheese)
  • 1 cup of whole milk (or alternative milk that is heavy enough, like oat or full-fat coconut milk.)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 and put your butternut squash, jalapeños, garlic, potatoes, salt, pepper, and olive oil in an oven-safe pan.
  2. Let everything bake for about an hour or until soft.
  3. While the vegetables are baking, add the vegetable broth to a saucepan, and add your cannabis butter or oil, sage, and celery.
  4. Simmer for 45 minutes on low heat. Don’t let it come to a boil, or it could ruin your cannabis.
  5. Strain the mixture in your saucepan so that you’re left with a delicious infused broth.
  6. We are now ready to bring all of our ingredients together. Blend the roasted vegetable with broth, cream cheese, and milk. Your soup is ready!
  1. Cannabis-Infused Chicken Noodle Soup

Is there anything more classic than a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup?

Ingredients:

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • Your desired dose of cannabis-infused oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 cup peas
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups egg noodles
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Start by sautéing the onion and celery in your butter for about 3-5 minutes until the onion is clear.
  2. Add the chicken and vegetable broth to the saucepan and stir well.
  3. After a few minutes, add the noodles, basil, salt, pepper, oregano, carrots, and peas.
  4. Bring everything to a low boil and cook for about 20-30 minutes.
  5. Nearing the end of the cooking is when you want to add your tincture.
  6. Your infused soup is done. Enjoy the labour of your love.
  1. Cannabis Leaf Soup

This might sound strange but this soup is ridiculously easy to make and utilizes not only cannabis-infused oils but nutritious leaves as well. This leafy, green powerhouse will leave you feeling relaxed and nourished.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp canna-butter or your desired dose of infused tincture or oil
  • 8 grams of fresh cannabis flowers
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 potatoes
  • 3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup of milk

Instructions:

  1. Sauté your fresh cannabis flower in butter for a couple of minutes on low heat so that it’s easily digestible without losing any of its nutritious benefits.
  2. Add your chosen stock into a pan and boil the zucchini and potato until soft.
  3. When done, add the cannabis and butter as well as the milk and blend.
  4. Once your soup is deliciously creamy, add the oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. You are done, wasn’t that easy?

Hopefully, you have a healthy and happy winter season but when you feel the sniffles starting, make yourself a healthy stock of these soups to get you through the worst of it.

Have you tried any of these recipes? Let us know in the comments!