Much to my children's chagrin I will now tout the importance of straight vegetable soup. Whenever we have an illness or a body is plain sluggish, out comes the stock pot!
I personally find it perfect for a mild detox fast. It supports the body as it builds and repairs. As we speak I am enjoying a bowl.
Given the current Flu strains and scares that we read about and are experiencing, I feel that a vegetable fast is a great way to kick off the cold weather season.
Here is what I do:
First I make the soup
Suzy's Vegetable Soup
You will need at least 5 of the following. Organic if possible.
1 head cabbage
1 pound of carrots (I use baby)
1 parsley root or 1 pound of parsnips
1 pound of zucchini (my favorite)
5 stalks of celery
1 pound of peeled and blanched tomatoes
1 pound spinach
1 pound kale or swiss chard
Add to 1/3 pot of filtered water. Bring to a simmer. Never a boil.
To that add:
1 large onion chopped
2 minced or crushed garlic bulbs (about 20 cloves. Let it rest 10 minuets after crushing before adding it to the soup.
1 T turmeric
1 T cumin
3 T olive oil (To help absorb oil soluble vitamins.)
other herbs and spices to taste.
Simmer all together at least 1 hour up to all day.
Then I drink the broth all day and eat the vegetables for meals. I do this (Daniel fast) for 1 to 3 days. I find my vision much clearer. My joints are much more fluid. Most importantly my relationship with God and others have dramatic breakthroughs.
Try it, You will like it! Please keep me posted on your thoughts, variations and results!
Suzy
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