Description
A soothing, nutrient-rich soup designed to support gentle digestion made with easy-to-digest vegetables, mild herbs, and a light, comforting broth perfect for sensitive stomachs or recovery days.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 small potato, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 small piece of ginger (1 inch), sliced
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
1 cup chopped spinach or kale
Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
1. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over low-medium heat.
2. Add zucchini, carrot, potato, and celery; sauté gently for 3–4 minutes.
3. Add sliced ginger, turmeric, cumin, and a small pinch of salt; stir well.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a light simmer.
5. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are soft and tender.
6. Add spinach or kale and cook another 2 minutes until wilted.
7. Remove ginger slices and blend the soup partially or fully for a smoother texture.
8. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
This soup is ideal after illness or for calming an unsettled stomach.
Add a splash of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil before serving for extra brightness.
Can be easily adapted with rice or lentils for more heartiness while staying gentle on digestion.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gentle digestion, healing soup, anti-inflammatory soup, light vegetable soup, easy on stomach, detox soup