Vata: Decreases
Pitta: Decreases
Kapha: Decreases
Season: Spring and Fall
Bieler’s Broth is an alkalizing soup for cleansing in Spring or Fall. Warming the belly on cool days, this soup is cleansing for the liver and kidneys. The zucchini reduce Pitta, the celery reduce Kapha and the pureed green beans balance Vata. It is often made with spinach which is a nightshade, so try it with kale. This recipe is adapted from Dr. Henry Bieler who wrote “Food is Your Best Medicine” in 1987.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup trimmed and chopped green beans
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1 small bunch parsley
- 2 cups water
- pink rock salt to taste (or veggie broth)
Optional: rosemary, basil, oregano
Directions:
1. Boil first three veggies until soft (10 minutes).
2. Pour over parsley and kale to sit for 3 minutes.
3. Puree in blender and enjoy!
Serves: 2
Preparation time: 20 minutes
For Individual Doshas:
Vata: Add basil.
Pitta: Add dill.
Vata: Add oregano.