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Healing Mineral Broth (nutrient-dense, gluten free, + plant-based)

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blue pot with vegetables

A simple recipe for a comforting and nourishing healing mineral broth that can be sipped on its own or used in soups and stews to restore and revitalize the body. A true medicinal tonic.

Happy New Year, my sweet friends! Let’s make 2022 the healthiest year for us all.

I always love to start the new year off with a nutritious, life-giving recipe because the food we put into our body is one of the most powerful tools we have to promote optimal health.

So let’s start the year off right with a super-charged healing mineral broth that can be easily added into you diet. Because food is medicine, and it’s so empowering to learn how to nourish the body in a good way.

mason jar with yellow mineral broth

Why should I care about minerals?


Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones.

Did you know that because of depleted soil, modern lifestyles, and less than ideal food choices, many of us are deficient in vital minerals and vitamins necessary for good health?

Mineral deficiencies can leave us more vulnerable to chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, sore muscles or cramping, insomnia, brain fog, low metabolism, weight gain, and so much more.

What’s in healing mineral broth?

The recipe is very simple. Just real foods and herbs simmered into a flavorful mineral-rich broth that is easy to digest and assimilate. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • carrots
  • celery
  • sweet potato
  • kale
  • parsley
  • kombu ( a mineral-rich seaweed)
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • bay leaves
  • sea salt

Why I love kombu

Kombu is a mineral-rich seaweed that adds a wonderful savory flavor to broth. It is abundant in nutrients such as calcium, vitamins, and iodine. It has also been shown to improve digestion and reduce gas. You can buy it at most Asian and health food stores, as well as online.

How to make healing mineral broth

Easy peasy. Simply wash and cut up your vegetables, add the herbs and spices, cover with water, and simmer for 2-3 hours.

Want to add some collagen?

If bone broth is your thing, go ahead mix this 50/50 with your homemade bone broth for an extra-rich medicinal broth.

raw vegetables on white counter
raw vegetables in blue pot

How to use healing mineral broth

This nutrient-dense, soothing broth is super easy to incorporate into your diet. Here’s how to use it:

  • sipped on its own as a nutrient-dense, soothing elixir in the morning
  • as a potent base for soups and stews
  • used to braise vegetables
  • as a remineralizing drink after detox therapies like saunas, enemas, and colonics (learn more about internal detoxification HERE at my other website)

Waste not, want not…

I’m always trying to be careful not to create food waste. After my broth is finished, I pull out the bay leaf and kombu and puree the leftover veggies with a bit of the broth for a thick, hearty green soup.  Take your time and get it really creamy smooth. It’s delicious. ( I use my hand immersion blender.)

vegetables in broth
healing mineral broth in blue pot

So basically, this savory broth is an extraordinary, life-giving superfood that you can cook up in your own kitchen. Making this regularly means you are taking your health into your own hands. Because, like I said before, food is medicine, and the foods you put into your body have the power to create deep healing.

Many wishes for a new year full of love, family, and good health.

xx,

Katja

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  • Author: Katja Heino
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4–5 quarts 1x
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A simple recipe for a comforting and nourishing healing mineral broth that can be sipped on its own or used in soups and stews to restore and revitalize the body. A true medicinal tonic.


Ingredients

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  • 3 large carrots – cut into thirds
  • 6 stalks celery, cut into thirds
  • 1 unpeeled sweet potato, cut into large pieces
  • 1/2 bunch kale, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 2  four inch pieces of kombu (like this)
  • 4 whole cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse all vegetables well and place into large stock pot with all the remaining ingredients.  Add 5-6 quarts of clean water. Cover and bring to a boil. 
  2. Once broth comes to a boil, lower heat and simmer slowly, partially covered, for 2-3 hours.  Add more water if needed as vegetables float to the surface. 
  3. Allow to cool slightly and strain through a large sieve.  Store in fridge in glass jars for up to 5 days OR freeze for later. 

Notes

I freeze my broth for later use either in THESE pint sized jars.  They are the ONLY jars that don’t break on me in the freezer.  Or I freeze them in large ice cube trays LIKE THIS. 

I’m always trying to be careful not to create food waste. After my broth is finished, I pull out the bay leaf and kombu and puree the leftover veggies with a bit of the broth for a thick, hearty green soup.  Take your time and get it really creamy smooth. It’s delicious. ( I use my hand immersion blender.)

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  1. Aus says

    January 4, 2022 at 12:20 am

    Do you eat the vegetables from the broth or do you throw them out?

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    • Katja Heino says

      January 10, 2022 at 10:14 am

      I actually puree them all up afterwards with a little bit of the broth into a thick soup. It’s delicious. I take out the bay leaves and and kombu before I puree it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Aleia Lynch says

    January 9, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    As part of my post COVID recovery I made this Mineral Broth today but did not have kombu , so I added some fresh squeeze lemon juice and a scoop of bare organics
    Irish Sea Moss powder to my cup of broth… it was AMAZING!!!
    I Love All Katja’s magical recipes❣️

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      January 10, 2022 at 10:12 am

      Yay! I am so glad you are creating healing medicine for your wellness. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Sending healing vibes. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Christina says

    October 28, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    Is there any way to cut the time down and make it in an instant pot? I’m sure it can be done. If your familiar with instant pot recipes how long a d how much water do you think to use? Thx for your thoughts!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      January 24, 2023 at 4:23 am

      I haven’t tried this in my IP. I’m guessing it would cook pretty quickly – maybe 15 minutes or so. I would put enough water to cover vegetables. Since I haven’t placed this actuall recipe in the IP, I’m not usre how much room is left for water. You would have to experiment. Please report back of you try it. 🙂

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