An Immune Boosting Broth Recipe With Healing Powers
One Friday afternoon I was feeling particularly low energy and uninspired. Any culinary efforts seemed a million miles away and I needed something warm and grounding. Look no further than the properly stocked fridge. I always surprise myself with how little can make a lot. To most eyes my refrigerator would usually appear empty. A jar of mustard, sauerkraut, coconut oil, nuts/seeds/dried beans and a head of kale is about all you will find at any given moment, but you just have to know what to look for. The bare bones refrigerator can be deceiving with a jar of miso, dried sprouted mung beans, and some seaweed on hand. With these three ingredients you can easily make the most delicious and perfectly grounding soup. Mung beans are one of the most digestible alkalizing proteins—and if you purchase the sprouted version, they cook in about five minutes. Miso (soy free) is one of our greatest ferments and qualifies as a complete protein because it contains all essential amino acids. Seaweed, nori and wakame are my two favorites to have on hand, is high in mineral content, especially iodine, calcium, iron, and magnesium. The health benefits of this combo truly are powerful and magical. Consider this recipe as a base for creativity and use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Ginger, turmeric, and other spices are also delicious—it's up to you to enjoy! Guaranteed mood and energy boost. | INGREDIENTS |
- 4 cups vegetable stock, bone broth of your choice, or water
- 1 cup sprouted mung beans (dried)
- 2 tablespoons chickpea miso (soy free)
- 1/4 cup dried wakame
- 1 head of kale roughly torn into pieces
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
| PROCESS |Boil water. Add beans and cook for approximately five minutes until they are slightly al dente. Turn temperature down and whisk in miso. (Once you add miso you do not want to boil.) Stir in wakame, kale, ginger and sea salt. Allow to simmer for 5-10 more minutes until it tastes good!Serves 2-4
