BORSCHT SOUP — Supporting Digestive Flow

Rooted in both Eastern and energetic traditions, this soup restores lightness and flow when the body feels heavy or sluggish. Beets nourish the blood and awaken circulation, while carrots and cabbage bring gentle cleansing and grounding. Garlic and onion ignite inner warmth, dispersing what’s stagnant. Celery or fennel move excess fluid and support clarity through the digestive fire.

A touch of apple cider vinegar or lemon brightens the flavor and encourages smooth movement through the Liver channel, clearing emotional and physical density.

Enjoyed warm, this bowl reconnects you to your center—balancing moisture, energy, and mood from the inside out.

🌱Healing Borscht for Dampness + Liver Support

🥕 Ingredients:

(about 4 servings)

Base vegetables

• 2–3 medium beets, peeled and grated or diced

• 1 medium carrot, grated

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ small cabbage, finely shredded (about 2 cups)

• 1 small celery stalk or fennel bulb, finely chopped (helps drain dampness)

Broth

• 5–6 cups bone broth or light vegetable broth (homemade or low-sodium)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or juice of ½ lemon (helps digest and move Liver Qi)

Warming herbs & spices

• 1–2 tsp fresh grated ginger

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• 1–2 pinches cinnamon or cardamom (balances sweetness)

• Black pepper to taste

• Small handful parsley or dill for garnish

Optional grounding grains

• ½ cup cooked pearl barley (prepare separately and add at the end)

Healthy fats

• 1 tsp olive oil or ghee (optional — helps absorb carotenoids and adds warmth)

Directions:

1. Warm the pot:
   Sauté onion, garlic, celery/fennel, and ginger in olive oil or ghee until fragrant.

2. Add root veggies:
   Stir in beets, carrots, and turmeric. Cook 3–4 minutes to lightly soften.

3. Add broth + acid:
   Pour in broth and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer for 20–25 minutes, until beets are tender.

4. Add cabbage last:
   Stir in shredded cabbage and simmer another 5–10 minutes. (Keeps it crisp and light.)

5. Finish & balance:
   Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom if desired.
   Stir in cooked barley right before serving.

6. Garnish:
   Top with fresh parsley or dill and a drizzle of olive oil or a spoon of fermented veggies (instead of sour cream) for digestive enzymes.

Energetic & Healing Notes:

Beets - Build blood, gently move Liver Qi

Cabbage & celery/fennel - Transform dampness and support digestion

Ginger & turmeric - Warm the Spleen, dry dampness, improve circulation

Barley - Drains damp, grounds energy, stabilizes blood sugar

Apple cider vinegar / lemon - Moves Liver Qi, aids detox

Parsley / dill - Lightly diuretic and cleansing for Liver & Kidneys

Bone broth - Nourishes Kidneys, rebuilds Qi and Yin after clearing

✨ Optional upgrade:
Add a teaspoon of miso paste to your bowl just before serving (not boiled) for minerals and gut health.