🥣 Healing Vegetable Comfort Soup
A light, soothing, anti-bloat veggie soup that’s easy to digest and incredibly comforting.
⭐ Why people love it
- Easy on the stomach
- Light but filling
- Packed with vitamins & fiber
- Uses simple vegetables
- No heavy spices or irritants
🥕 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Vegetables:
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1–2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Optional: mushrooms or zucchini (also gentle on stomach)
Broth & Seasoning:
- 6 cups water or vegetable/chicken broth
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp turmeric (optional for color + anti-inflammatory benefits)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional if sensitive)
🍲 Instructions
1. Prepare the base
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
2. Add hearty vegetables
Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and optional mushrooms. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
3. Add liquid
Pour in water or broth. Add bay leaf, salt, pepper, and optional turmeric.
4. Simmer
Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Add freshness
Stir in chopped parsley during the last minute.
6. Serve warm
This soup tastes even better the next day!
📝 Notes
- To make it even gentler, avoid pepper and use only salt + turmeric.
- You can puree half the soup for a creamier texture without dairy.
- Add cooked shredded chicken if you want protein.
- Freeze-friendly for up to 3 months.
💡 Tips
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking.
- For stomach comfort, avoid frying — sauté gently.
- Use homemade broth for maximum soothing effect.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness (optional).
🍽️ Servings
- Makes 4 generous bowls.
🔢 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 120–150
- Fat: 3–5g
- Carbs: 22–28g
- Protein: 3–4g
- Fiber: 3–4g
🌿 Health Benefits
- Carrots & potatoes soothe the gut and provide steady energy
- Celery helps reduce bloating
- Parsley supports digestion and reduces inflammation
- Turmeric is anti-inflammatory
- Very low-fat, easy on the stomach, gentle for digestion
- Perfect for gastritis, indigestion, or sensitive stomachs
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I add chicken?
Yes! Add cooked shredded chicken in the last 5 minutes.
Q: Can this be blended?
Absolutely — becomes a creamy, gentle stomach-friendly puree.
Q: Is it freezer safe?
Yes, freeze up to 3 months.
Q: Can I eat it daily?
Yes — it’s light, nutritious, and stomach-safe.