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FOOD YOUR HEALTH
CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP
This soup supports detoxification when
you’re feeling constipated, sluggish, or
heavy after overindulging. It combines
the major “detox food groups” into one
yummy formula. The alliums (onions and
garlic), brassicas (broccoli), B vitamins
(nutritional yeast), and citrus (lemon)
each support a different aspect of
cleansing and support. Mustard powder
helps to activate beneficial compounds
in broccoli, while cayenne stimulates
digestion and circulation. However, it’s
best to avoid this soup if you’re coming
down with an infection or are taking
blood thinners. Yield: 6 Servings.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large white or yellow onion,
peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
8 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
6 cups water
1 pound broccoli, chopped
1 medium Yukon gold potato, cubed(^3) ⁄ 4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
4 large tongue depressor-shaped
pieces of astragalus root
1 cup roasted salted cashews,
soaked overnight in water
3 tablespoons miso paste
(^1) ⁄ 2 teaspoon sea salt
Juice of 1 lemon
(^1) ⁄ 8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons smoked
paprika, divided
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over
medium heat for 2 minutes. Add onion
and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally, until softened. Add
garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. - Add water, broccoli, potato, yeast,
mustard powder, and astragalus root.
Increase heat to high, bring to a strong
simmer, and then reduce heat to low.
Simmer gently for 15 minutes. - Turn off heat. Remove astragalus
pieces and discard or compost. Remove
1 cup liquid from the pot and add
to a high-speed blender, along with
cashews, miso paste, salt, lemon juice,
and cayenne. Purée on low speed for
a few seconds, and slowly increase to
high speed. Purée on high speed until
completely smooth, about 2 to 4 minutes
depending on your blender.- If you prefer a chunky soup, add the
cashew-miso cream to the pot, stir until
combined, and then ladle into bowls to
serve. Top each bowl with 1 teaspoon
smoked paprika for extra color and flavor. - If you prefer a completely creamy
soup, return the cashew-miso cream to
the pot and stir. Then, puree the soup
in batches using the blender, or use an
immersion blender to purée directly
inside the pot. Generously ladle the soup
into bowls, and garnish each with about
1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
Melanie St. Ours is a clinical herbalist
specializing in women’s health and mental
health. These recipes are excerpted from her
book The Simple Guide to Natural Health:
From Apple Cider Vinegar Tonics to Coconut Oil
Body Balm, 150+ Home Remedies for Health and
Healing. She is the founder of Psyche & Soma
LLC, (www.PsycheAndSoma.com), the home of
her private herbal practice since 2012. FROM
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Matchmaking
Because of the broccoli’s
earthy flavor and hint of sulfur
you might choose a complementary
un-oaked, high acid white wine,
which would act like a fresh
squeezed lemon.
Try a Chardonnay, as long as
it is slightly richer and full bodied,
but not over the top. Select one
that has flavors of green apple
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