Ginger Barley Soup with Pumpkin and Fennel
Strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, removes bloating, promotes digestion
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Supports bloating, heavy limbs, fatigue, white tongue coating, fluid retention, poor appetite, loose stools, phlegm in throat
Ingrediënten
- 100g barley (washed)
- 300g pumpkin (cubed)
- 1 fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
- 5 cm fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1.5 L vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Bereiding
- Rinse barley and soak for 2 hours in cold water.
- Heat coconut oil in a soup pot. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes.
- Add pumpkin cubes and fennel. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add barley, black pepper, turmeric and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 35-40 minutes until barley is tender.
- Season with extra pepper. Serve warm.
Gebruiksadvies
Eat as lunch or light meal, 2-3 times per week. Serve warm. Preferably eat at midday for optimal spleen support. Very suitable for cold and damp weather.
Contra-indicaties
Not for use with constipation, dry heat, or severe yin deficiency.