10 Herbs to Good Health Soup Recipe

10 Herbs to Good Health is a great soup to eat when you are not feeling well.  It is highly nourishing, light, and has a flavorful broth.

10 Herbs to Good Health Soup Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp of grated ginger root
• 1 tsp of grated tumeric root
• 3 cups of water
• 3 shitake mushrooms, chopped (optional)
• 3 ounces of dried Goji berries
• 3 ounces of spinach
• 1 Tsp of fresh minced oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup of frozen peas
• 1 cup of shredded carrots
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp of miso paste

First, saute the onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric in the olive oil.  Then, in a large pot, add the rest of the herbs, 3 cups of water, and vegetables.  Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer on low heat for about two hours.  Remove from heat.  Add about 1 Tbsp of miso paste and salt / pepper to taste.

About the 10 Herbs to Good Health Soup Ingredients

• Olive oil from Olea europaea, has shown in studies to aid in good cardiac health, with antioxidant, and anti-diabetic activity.
• Onion, Allium cepa, has some clinical research showing potential against obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Garlic, Allium sativum, has shown to lower cholesterol, act as an insect repellent, and improve immunity with its antimicrobial capabilities.
• Clove, Syzgium aromaticum, has anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, insect repelling, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activity.
• Ginger, Zingiber officinale, is a digestive aid with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer studies.
• Turmeric, Curcuma longa, studies have shown phytochemicals derived from this plant to reduce inflammatory diseases.
• Goji berries, Lycium chinense, have shown to reduce blood insulin levels and have weight loss potential.
• Spinach, Spinacia oleracea, high in iron, folic acid, and B vitamins, is a blood builder and contains nutrients for good health.
• Oregano, Origanum vulgare, has studies showing antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, and anti-diabetic actions.
• Bay, Laurus nobilis, has shown antimicrobial, antioxidant, and gastro-protective activities.

Click the links to each species for a list of research.

4/9/18

This categorized compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use. These statements are not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases. The information at this page has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Consult a Doctor before using herbs and essential oils if you have medical conditions, are taking medications, or have questions.