4 Healing Soups That Support Gut Health

 
 

Liquid food has been a large focus for me lately because of some health challenges I’ve been facing. Giving my gut less work seems to increase my physical energy.

In order to incorporate more liquid foods in my full life, I've been prepping blended soups in advance, and of course, I've been wanting to make them taste delicious. I thought I would share some ideas, as soups are always a nourishing addition to any meal, especially as we move into the cooler season!

 
 

Broccoli Purple Potato

I love just popping these whole purple sweet potatoes into the oven after scrubbing them. They’re a great component on their own for the week to simply cook and heat back up to eat! You can also chop them up (after cooking them) and add them into quick curries, stir-fries, etc. They have a sweet nutty flavor, and they’re quite high in vitamin C!

Blend all ingredients until very creamy:

  • Roasted whole purple sweet potato

  • Cooked broccoli

  • Bone broth

  • Grated nutmeg, lemon, Celtic sea salt

Quick tip with this soup: Grab organic frozen broccoli and toss right into the blender! A good quality blender like a vitamix will "cook" it! Blend soup for at least 5 minutes :)

 
 

Coconut Beet

This would be great with flaky delicate cod, yum! Roast your beets with a bit of water in the oven, covered, until soft, or simmering on the stove!

Blend all ingredients until very creamy:

  • Roasted beet

  • Japanese sweet potato

  • Coconut milk

  • Bone broth

  • Ginger, lemon, Celtic sea salt

Quick tip with this soup: Buy sliced frozen beets and toss right into the blender! A good quality blender like a Vitamix will "cook" it! Blend soup for at least 5 minutes :)

 
 

Greens and Mushroom

Earthy and hearty. This would pair well with roasted chicken or salmon.

So nice to brown the mushrooms well, and even add toasted nuts if you like!

Blend all ingredients until very creamy:

  • Roasted mixed mushrooms

  • Steamed cauliflower

  • Bone broth

  • Garlic, lemon, Celtic sea salt

 
 

Pumpkin Saffron

You could use this soup to poach shellfish in! Spinach or other sliced veggies tossed in to poach would be nice as well! Or, just drink the golden nectar.

Blend all ingredients until very creamy:

  • Steamed pumpkin, butternut, or other winter squash of choice

  • Bone broth with steeped saffron

  • Nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon, Celtic sea salt

For more simple and flavorful recipes that fit in your busy lifestyle, check out my cookbook Heartful Kitchen: A Cookbook For Every Body, featuring 110 nutrient-dense paleo recipes (62 vegan recipes), packed with flavor, and aligned with healing diets such as AIP, GAPS, FODMAPS, Low-Histamine Diet, and Plant Paradox.

Paleo Lifestyle, Nourishing Knowledge, Recipes, Tips & TricksMaria Cooper