When You Need a Hug… In A Bowl… Feel Good Soup! It’s been a heck of a week… oh wait, it’s only Tuesday.
Oh boy! Well, at least the tides are changing. Not to get into too many details, but Aunt Flo decided to run late this month, and I woke up Monday to a broken website. Proceeded by a very under the weather Sunday and a sleepless night. Feel Good Soup to the rescue! Despite the hot, hot, humid heat we’re experiencing here (Hawaii) my body is craving soup. It never does that. Seriously. But soup just sounds good for my lack of appetite and overall yuck feeling. This delicious low carb, high fat, paleo soup hit the spot, and it really does make you FEEL GOOD!
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What’s In Feel Good Soup?
A handful of simple ingredients. I started out going for a cream of a mushroom route, which turned into a mixed veggie soup with a bone broth base, a hint of coconut cream, and an extra collagen boost. Love! Yup, the most important ingredient. When I feel like poo and I’m whipping something up to make me feel better I put a lot of healing intention in there. Like a hug in a bowl.
Feel Good Ingredients
- Additive-Free Coconut Milk: a great source of lauric acid which is great for energy, electrolytes like magnesium and potassium
- Bonafide Provisions Bone Broth: rich in minerals to support the immune system and collagen to reduce intestinal inflammation
- Raw Coconut Vinegar: beneficial prebiotic and probiotic, 192 milligrams of potassium per tablespoon!
- Organic Lactose-Free Ghee: Rich in fat-soluble vitamins like D, E, and A. Contains butyrate a powerful anti-inflammatory fatty acid.
- Collagen Peptides: Added protein boost, gut support, and nail and hair health.
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: Great Source of selenium (support the immune system and thyroid function), niacin (aids in macro metabolism and synthesis of endocrine hormones), and copper (aids in iron absorption, production of red blood cells, and collagen).
- Baby Spinach: Tons of vitamins, folate, fiber, zinc, choline!
Step by Step Recipe Pictures
You want to start by heating a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add in the ghee and let it melt. Saute the mushrooms with garlic and herbs until browned.
Add in the vinegar to deglaze the pot, then pour in the bone broth and the coconut cream. It will be a delightful cream of mushroom at this point, but we’re not done. Mix in the cauliflower rice and spinach until tender.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, and collagen and let it simmer together for a bit. Then you’re ready to dig in. Feel better instantly with a bowl of Feel Good Soup! A favorite from my cookbook Made Whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can replace them with something else! Any veggie will do. Some folks use zucchini.
Use coconut oil instead of ghee. Omit the collagen and use veggie broth instead of bone broth.
Yes! You can use low histamine broth. Omit the vinegar and use kale instead of spinach. Omit the nutritional yeast.
Absolutely! Beef it up with ground beef, turkey or pork or mixed in shredded chicken.
You can use apple cider vinegar!
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Feel Good Soup
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 bowls 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Comfort
Description
An easy and nutrient dense recipe the entire family will love! Feel Good Soup is your next chicken noodle 😉
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee (coconut oil for AIP)
- 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 sprigs thyme, fresh
- 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (omit for AIP)
- Pinch of nutmeg (omit for AIP)
- 2 tablespoons coconut vinegar
- 1 cup bone broth
- ¼ cup coconut cream (milk fat from chilled coconut milk can)
- 1 cup riced cauliflower
- 3 fistfuls of baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 2–4 scoops collagen peptides (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the ghee over medium heat in a medium pot. Once it begins to brown add in the garlic, mushrooms, thyme and seasonings.
- Sauté, stirring often, until aromatic and wilted, about 8 minutes.
- Add in the coconut vinegar and deglaze the pan, scraping up any goodness that stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- Add in the broth and coconut cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cauliflower rice and spinach and cook here for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the nutritional yeast and peptides until dissolved.
- Serve, sip, enjoy. Feel good!
Recipe Notes:
- Read the FAQ’s
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 294
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 23g
Keywords: Feel Good Soup
Jill says
I LOVE this soup! It’s a combination of ingredients I would have never thought to put together. It only takes a few minutes to make and I make it often. I feel like I am nourishing my body every time I eat it!!!
★★★★★
Cristina says
YESSS LOVE THAT
Jennifer V. says
This looks very yummy and something I think I would benefit from – MINUS the mushrooms. I am not a fan at all. What could I use in place of the mushrooms to get a similar consistancy? Thanks 🙂
Cristina says
hmm not sure… mushrooms are unique with their meaty texture… but eggplant (if you can do nightshades) might have a similar texture.
Denise M Beshears says
very good
★★★★★
Mary says
I made this soup tonight and it was amazing. I added in ground beef and a little crushed red pepper to add a bit of heat. So delicious!!
Cristina says
yeahh awesome!
Aly says
This recipe serves how many?
Seems like a small amount if broth?
Thank You
Aly
Cristina says
Makes 2 servings, but you’re welcome to eat it all 🙂 Or double the batch!
Katrina says
I don’t often write reviews, but when I do, it’s because the recipe hits it out of the park, and this recipe does just that! One of the easiest, most satisfying, humble soup recipes I’ve come across. I’ve now made this four times and will continue to do so when I just need that extra lift in nutrients. I’ve made with either ghee or butter, and substituted the coconut vinegar for apple cider vinegar. I’ve also forgoed the collagen peptides because of not having any on hand. No matter the case, this recipe is very adaptable and delicious! And, bonus: the husband loves it, too! Thank you, Cristina!
★★★★★
Cristina says
thank you Katrina!
Jackie says
ONG This was so delicious the only problem is there is no leftovers., Thank you
Cristina says
yeahh so glad you love it!
Stephanie says
I am new to AIP and allergic to coconut, is there any other alternatives out there?
Cristina says
Hi Stephanie, you can make a cauliflower puree! Steam some cauliflower and blend it with bacon fat, lard or coconut oil until smooth. Use that as a cream base in recipes.
Anonymous says
Thank you for this reCipe – So yummy. I made this for my husband who loves mushrooms. I usually don’t even like the smell of them cooking but i Loved this soup. Wish i had made a dOuble batch. Good thing it is so quick and easy to make!
Cristina says
That is so awesome! Thank you so much!
Santiago says
Howdy! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this website? I’m getting tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be great if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.
Cristina says
I use WordPress.
Sherrie au says
Can i use balsamic vinegar instead of coconut vinegar?
Cristina says
Balsamic might be too strong… I suggest apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar over balsamic.
Melissa Griffiths says
This looks incredible – so cozy!
Magali says
Hi! I realize this is somewhat off-topic however I needed to ask. Does managing a well-established blog such as yours take a large amount of work? I am completely new to operating a blog however I do write in my diary every day. I’d like to start a blog so I can share my own experience and thoughts online. Please let me know if you have any recommendations or tips for brand new aspiring bloggers. Thankyou!
Cristina says
I just wrote a post about this, head to the ARTICLES page.
Jess says
OMG THIS LOOKS AND SOUNDS DELICIOUS! IM TOTALLY MAKING THIS THIS WEEKEND AS THE WEATHER IN THE MIDWEST HAD TURNED CHILLY! LOVE NEW SOUP RECIPES! ALSO LOVE YOUR BLOG/RECIPES !!
Ally says
this may be a silly question, as i’ve never met a soup that can’t be frozen, but does this soup freeze well? also, i just want to add that while i find recipes online from random bloggers often, your site is the only one that refer to nearly daily either hoping for a new recipe to be posted, or to find one that i’ve already tried and loved. thank you!!
Cristina says
Oh Ally! Thank you so much! Stay tuned, I’m posting a pumpkin chili this week too!
I have not frozen this one yet, but I agree that all soups do freeze well, I’m sure this will be no exception