Medicinal Broth

As the days get colder and the evenings get darker, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm spicy broth filling your insides. Well, there is one thing more comforting.. a warm medicinal broth filling your insides, and nourishing you from deep within.

Herbs and foods are very interchangeable for me. Think thyme, sage or cinnamon. All three are popular additions to food, but all three are also staples in the herbal medicine world.

My love for food combined with my love for herbs means I LOVE pairing them whenever I can, and this recipe is nothing short of a hug in a bowl.

It’s packed with plants that will nourish and help you recover when you’re down. It’s the perfect convalescence food!

Astragalus

Astragalus is an adaptogenic herb. It helps the body to respond better to stress and supports the immune system. Like many roots, it’s very grounding and star herb for this medicinal broth.

Burdock root

Supports your body’s natural detoxifying systems which is crucial for a good functioning immune system. Burdock is also a digestive tonic, perfect for combating that sluggish winter digestion.

Nettle

Nettle is one of my desert island herbs. It’s packed with essential nutrients like iron and calcium and makes a great base to any winter tonic. Read more about the wonderful benefits of nettles here.

Cinnamon

A warming spice that helps to improve circulation, so perfect for those particularly cold days. Cinnamon is a powerful anti-microbial herb and thus makes a wonderful addition to any cold/flu recipe

Mushrooms

Mushrooms have amazing health benefits. They contain special sugars that support the healthy functioning of the immune system. Incorporate more mushrooms into your diet can benefit you in so many ways, plus they’re so yummy! If you’re new to mushrooms, here’s an amazing guide to help you navigate all the benefits!

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Medicinal Broth

Author: Sophia The Herbalist

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 50 MinTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

This tasty broth is a warming fusion of medicinal and nutritious plants - perfect for those cold winter days!

Ingredients

Medicinal Base

• 1 heaped tbsp dried astragalus root
• 1 heaped tbsp dried burdock root
• 2 tbsp dried nettle
• 1 heaped tsp cloves
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 5cm chunk of ginger (more or less depending on preference)
• 1L water

Broth

• Medicinal broth base
• 6 cups stuffed with shiitake and oyster mushrooms chopped
• 1 bulb of garlic (2 if you absolutely love garlic) crushed or diced
• 2 heaped tsps turmeric
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• Handful of dried wakame
• 1 tbsp raw coconut oil
• 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
• 2L veggie broth
• Salt to taste
• Cooked rice noodles (optional)
• Spring onions and furikake seasoning (optional garnish)

Instructions

To make medicinal broth base

1. Combine all the herbs in a pot, throw in the water and cover with a lid.
2. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 20 mins.
3. Strain all the herbs so you're just left with the liquid to use in the next part of the recipe.

To make actual broth

1. While the base is simmering, chop and prepare all the ingredients for the actual broth.
2. Take the medicinal broth base and place it in a large pot
3. Add all of the ingredients, apart from the rice noodles.
4. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer on a low heat for 30 mins.
5. When it's done, serve it hot over some cooked rice noodles and top with spring onions and furikake seasoning.

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