A Delicious Soup Recipe to Ease Digestive Distress

Do you ever suffer from bouts of constipation, only to be plagued by diarrhea a few days later? This can often be a sign that you have "Gut Dysbiosis," or an imbalance in your intestinal microbial community. Things like antibiotic use, a diet high in processed foods, severe stress, alcohol, and other factors can cause disruptions to the different microbes living in your gut. The good news is that our gut microbiome's are highly adaptable, and within just a few days of eating well, we can start to see remarkable improvements in our digestive function!

To kick start your gut healing journey and support the formation of healthy stool, try my gut healing soup recipe outlined below!

Servings: Makes about 4 - 5 cups of soup.

Ingredients:

• 640 g Cauliflower (1 large head)

• 340 g Broccoli (2 medium heads)

• 200 g Zucchini (1 large)

• 200g Yellow Squash (1 large)

• 2 cups Vegetable Stock or Bone Broth

• 1/2 cup of Kimchi

• 1/2 cup Non-Fortified Nutritional Yeast Flakes

• Juice of 1/2 a Lemon

• Salt and Pepper to taste
  

Instructions:

Prepare the Vegetables:

• Chop the cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, and yellow squash into small 1 inch pieces.

Boil the Vegetables:

• In a large pot, bring water to a boil.

• Add the chopped vegetables and cook until they are fork tender. 5 - 10 minutes.

Blend with Broth:

• Drain the boiled vegetables and transfer them to a blender.

• Add 2 cups of vegetable stock or bone broth.

• Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. You may need to do this in multiple batches with little bits of broth if you have a smaller blender.

Incorporate Flavor:

• Pour the blended mixture back into the pot.

• Stir in 1/2 cup of kimchi for a flavorful kick.

• Stir in juice of 1/2 a lemon.

• Add 1/2 cup of non-fortified nutritional yeast flakes for a boost of nutrition.

Season to Perfection:

• Season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.

Serve and Enjoy:

• Ladle the soup into bowls and savor the comforting goodness. Add more salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and kimchi on top as you like.

You can eat this on its own or make it a full meal! I love to eat this on top of a cup of rice or quinoa, with a protein source like 4oz salmon. The prebiotic fiber in the vegetables and the probiotic microbes in the kimchi help to support your digestion by rebalancing the colon microflora! Try this recipe out and see if it helps you feel better when your gut is in distress!