This is a delicious and easy soup recipe for a tasty Gut Healing Vegetable Soup that is perfect for winter. This hearty clear vegetable soup is full of healthy ingredients that will help maintain your gut health and give you a boost of nutrients.
A delicious gut-healing recipe
This clear vegetable soup is a great way to look after your gut and your overall health this Winter. Enjoying a bowl of cozy vegetable soup on a cold evening is always a treat - and it is also a great way to stay healthy.
This clear vegetable soup is made using lots of healthy ingredients that will provide you with various health benefits. All the vegetables, herbs, and bone broth are healing for your gut and will provide you with many vitamins and minerals.
Due to the high levels of vitamins and minerals, this soup is also a great way to keep your immune system healthy and strong.
The combination of healthy ingredients also makes this soup taste flavorful and satisfying. You are guaranteed to make this soup over and over again once you give it a try!
Another delicious and healthy soup recipe to try this winter is my Creamy Pumpkin Lentil Soup!
So what are gut-healing foods?
You can be eating balanced meals and exercising, but if your gut health is compromised, you may not be effectively absorbing all the nutrients in your food, and your body won’t be able to function optimally.
To encourage a healthy gut, include foods in your diet that help good bacteria to thrive. Load up on sources of prebiotics and probiotics so that you have plenty of good bacteria to support your gut.
Also, eat foods that can help repair and strengthen your gut lining. Some of these gut-healing foods include:
- Onion: a great source of prebiotics.
- Garlic: contains high levels of inulin which fuel the good bacteria in the gut. Garlic has very potent anti-microbial properties. Always add garlic at the end of cooking to keep as many anti-microbial properties alive (heating destroys them).
- Bone broth: helps to heal the lining of the gut. Bone broth is full of gelatin which helps “heal and seal” the gut lining.
- Ginger: helps to calm and relax the stomach and alleviate gut ailments.
- Apple cider vinegar: aids in digesting food by stimulating digestive juices and increasing stomach acid production.
What are the symptoms of an unhealthy gut?
The symptoms of gut health will vary in people and according to the severity of your gut's health. Common symptoms of poor gut health include weight gain, increased stress, skin irritation and acne, bloating and gas, diarrhea, constipation, and problems with sleeping.
Why You'll Love This Gut-Healing Soup
- Easy Recipe! This soup is quick and easy to make which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It is also all made in one pot - which is extra great for clean-up.
- Great for meal prep & freezer-friendly! This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd or for meal prep purposes. The soup freezes well and can last in the fridge for up to 5 days. So make a big batch to enjoy all week long!
- Full of flavor! There are lots of fresh herbs and fresh veggies in this soup which makes it full of yummy savory flavor.
- A nourishing meal! This soup is full of nourishing ingredients that make it a well-balanced and filling meal to enjoy.
Ingredients needed to make Clear Vegetable Soup for Good Gut-Health
This clear vegetable soup is made with lots of yummy veggies and herbs that will boost your health and keep you cozy on a chilly day. The ingredients you will need:
- Onion: A medium yellow onion, roughly diced. You can also use red onion if preferred.
- Garlic: Be sure to use fresh garlic for this recipe to best gain its health benefits and delicious flavor.
- Celery: A couple of ribs of fresh celery to add delicious savory flavor.
- Carrots: Carrots are always a great addition to a soup recipe - they add lots of sweet, earthy flavor.
- Bone broth: This key ingredient adds a variety of minerals and healing compounds such as gelatin, collagen, and amino acids which aid in sealing the gut lining, reducing permeability, fighting inflammation, and boosting the immune system.
- Tomatoes: A delicious addition of flavor and health benefits.
- Potato: I used one large russet potato for this recipe, but you can use whichever variety you prefer - or substitute for sweet potato.
- Green beans: Full of healthy fiber and nutrients.
- Cauliflower: This yummy vegetable is packed with nutrients and adds a yummy earthy flavor.
- Dried herbs: oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Garden peas: Sweet, yummy peas are the final addition to this delicious clear soup.
Optional Add-Ins
There are many different vegetables you can add to this veggie soup if you want to mix it up or make it even more packed with veggies. Here are a few suggestions of what you could add:
- Edamame beans
- Chopped zucchini
- Chopped kale
- Sweetcorn
- Lentils
- Mushrooms
- Chopped spinach
How To Make Vegetable Gut-Healing Soup
This soup is super easy to make and requires just one pot to make it. The steps to make this clear soup for improved gut health are as follows:
STEP ONE
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and allow to heat.
STEP TWO
Once the oil has heated, add the onions and garlic and fry for 2 - 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
STEP THREE
Add the celery and carrots, and cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes, or until softened slightly.
STEP FOUR
Add the remaining vegetables and the dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaves, and seasoning.
STEP FIVE
Bring to a boil and then simmer gently for 45 minutes.
STEP SIX
Add the garden peas just before serving and then enjoy!
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How To Store Clear Vegetable Soup
Fridge: store any leftover soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Freezer: Let the soup cool completely to room temperature on your counter, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let defrost on the countertop or on the defrost setting in the microwave.
Gut-Healing Vegetable Soup
A delicious and easy soup recipe for a Gut-Healing Vegetable Soup that is perfect for Winter. This hearty vegetable soup is full of healthy ingredients that will help maintain your gut health and give you a boost of nutrients.
Ingredients
- 10ml olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 - 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 - 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 cups bone broth
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup potato, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 - 3 bay leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup garden peas
Instructions
- In a large pot over a medium-high heat, add the olive oil and allow to heat.
- Add the onions and garlic and fry for 2 - 3 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the celery and carrots, and cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes, or until softened slightly.
- Add the remaining vegetables and the dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaves, and seasoning.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer gently for 45 minutes.
- Add the garden peas just before serving and then enjoy!
Notes
How To Store Clear Vegetable Soup
Fridge: store any leftover soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Freezer: Let the soup cool completely to room temperature on your counter, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let defrost on the countertop or on the defrost setting in the microwave.
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