Healing Broths and Soups

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Healing Broths and Soups

Broths are traditional healing foods — easy to digest and packed with nutrients.

Basic Bone Broth

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 pounds bones
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Water to cover
  • 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
  • Bay leaf, thyme, parsley

Method:

  1. Place bones in pot, add vinegar and water
  2. Let sit 30 minutes
  3. Add vegetables and herbs
  4. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer
  5. Chicken: 12-24 hours, Beef: 24-48 hours
  6. Strain and refrigerate

Medicinal Additions

For immune support:
Garlic, ginger, turmeric, astragalus, shiitake mushrooms

For respiratory:
Thyme, oregano, ginger, garlic, cayenne

For digestive:
Ginger, fennel, chamomile

For joints:
Turmeric, black pepper, ginger

Classic Chicken Soup

  • 6 cups bone broth
  • Chicken, carrots, celery, onion
  • Garlic, ginger
  • Fresh thyme and parsley

Golden Soup

  • 4 cups broth + 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tsp turmeric, ginger, garlic
  • Sweet potato, cauliflower
  • Black pepper, cilantro

Gut-Healing Soup

  • Long-cooked bone broth
  • Zucchini, carrots
  • Ginger, turmeric
  • Blend until smooth

Tips

  • Good broth gels when cold
  • Drink 1-2 cups daily for maintenance
  • Increase to 3-4 cups during illness
  • Freeze in portions
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