Tom Kha Immune Building Soup

[suzanne sanders]

These last couple of days I have been craving cilantro.    I wanted a strong cilantro taste in my soup, so I added it to the blender  raw and then blended it till smooth. 

Here are  a few health benefits of cilantro:

Cilantro is  a powerful natural cleansing agent.  It has been effectively used to help remove heavy metals and other toxic agents from the body.

The chemical compounds in cilantro actually bind to the heavy metals, loosening them from the tissues, blood and organs.  Cilantro’s chemical compounds then aid to transport these harmful substances out of the body through elimination.

There is also a large amount of literature suggesting that cilantro could be one of nature’s best bonding agents, particularly for individuals who have been exposed to heightened levels of environmental toxins and mercury. Mercury excess is a common problem that may be the result of metallic teeth fillings or over-consumption of predatory fish. Many people suffering from excess mercury report that the feeling of disorientation resulting from the poisoning can be greatly reduced through consuming large and regular amounts of cilantro over an extended period.

More on Cilantro: 

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-o...

Today in my research about cilantro I came across a recipe that I am making today.  As of this moment I have my organic turkey (turkey from my farm) bone broth simmering on the stove.  I have added several herbs to it.  I added, elderberry, dandelion root, burdock root, astragalus root and many culinary kitchen herbs.  

When I strain it I will  add shredded carrots, sauteed onions and garlic.   Then I will follow the Tom Kha recipe below.  

 

Tom Kha Immune Building Soup 8 - 12 Servings

32 ounces organic bone broth soup

3 cans regular coconut milk ( look for BPA free can)

2 big stalks lemongrass sliced in large pieces or two heaping tablespoons of lemongrass in 8 ounces of just boiled water.  Let it sit for 10 minutes, then strain and add the water to the soup

4 tablespoons coconut amino acids

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

4 tablespoons lime juice

4 tablespoons minced ginger

8 cloves minced garlic 

8 ounces shitake mushrooms, sliced 

1 bunch bok shoy, chopped

1 bunch of kale chopped 

2 bunches of green onions

2 carrots, chopped 

1 tablespoon green thai curry paste (recipe below) 

1 bunch fresh  organic cilantro, chopped (leave the stems in)

Optional:  organic cut up cooked chicken, turkey or wild caught salmon

Heat the bone broth and coconut milk in a large, soup pot

once the liquids are hated you can add the coconut aminos,  vinegar, lime juice, ginger and garlic

Bring the broth to a slow simmer, make sure it does not boil. 

When it is simmering, add mushrooms, bok choy, kale, green onions, carrots, lemon grass or lemongrass water and green curry paste.  You can also add some organic cooked chicken 

After the carrots are tender add the cilantro.  One minute, taste the soup and add some lime juice if desired. 

Ready to enjoy, garnish with organic cilantro and organic red pepper.  

Green Thai Curry Paste

20  organic hot green chili's , ends cut off

4 small onions, finely diced

1 1/2 cup organic ginger root, peeled and grated

8 garlic cloves, crushed

large bunch of fresh organic coriander (cilantro)

4 limes, zest only

4 limes, juice and zest

8 lemongrass stalks, remove outer leaves finely chop

galangal, a few pieces or fresh turmeric 

4 tbsp coriander seeds

4 tsp ground cumin

4 tsp black peppercorns

8 tsp coconut amino acids 

12 tsp olive oil

Use a food processor or blender.  Blend all ingredients until it looks like pesto.

Enjoy! 

Lemongrass is a powerful medicinal herb, it is used for fevers, digestive complaints and for headaches.  It also makes a delicious tea.  

Ginger is a spicy herb that can promote digestion, help with nausea, lessen headaches, reduce pain, fight intestinal infections and shorten the duration of a cold or flu.  

Coconut Amino Acid: 

http://livesuperfoods.com/coconut-secret-raw-coconut-aminos-seasoni...