Last Updated on 9 June 2024 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, kale, etc., are incredibly healthy and nutritious. But those vegetables in raw form are usually discouraged for sufferers of thyroid issues These vegetables in raw form can interfere with thyroid hormone production if you have an iodine deficiency. Cooking these vegetables reduces their goitrogenic properties, thus decreasing their effects on thyroid hormones. Today we will share a properly cooked nutritious broccoli soup recipe that thyroid patients can enjoy without guilt.
Broccoli is a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, and fibre. It has multiple bioactive compounds that function as anti-inflammatory properties. Along with abundant fibre, broccoli has enough anti-oxidants to decrease the blood sugar level of type 2 diabetes significantly. These antioxidants neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. It has lutein and zeaxanthin, which prevent oxidative stress and cellular damage in the eyes.
Regular consumption of broccoli can limit heart tissue damage. It can extensively decrease triglycerides and LDL cholesterol while increasing good HDL cholesterol. This fibre-rich food can reduce the risk of heart diseases. Broccoli positively changes the gut bacteria, thus helping the bowel regularity and digestive system.
Broccoli has a protective influence on the brain and nervous tissues. Broccoli contains a bioactive property called sulforaphane, which slows down the biochemical process of natural aging. It has an ample amount of vitamin C, which boosts our immunity. It also contains calcium, vitamin K, and phosphorous, which are truly helpful for our bone health.
We have also used carrots and celery in the recipe full of nutritional values. Carrot can boost our immune system, reduce blood sugar, decrease sugar craving, prevent diabetes, and strengthen bone health. Celery is a great food for Alzheimer’s disease patients. It develops brain functions and prevents brain cell damage. It controls our blood pressure level and is extremely good for our heart.
Let’s take a look at the recipe for broccoli soup.
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Broccoli Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 red onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup carrots (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup of vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add sliced onion and ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Now add broccoli, celery, and carrots. Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin powder. Sauté for 5 minutes.
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Now add vegetable stock and coconut milk. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Then take a hand blender and blend the soup.
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Cook for another 3 minutes. Add lemon juice. Turn off the heat.
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Serve.
"Great recipe! I cooked this soup last night as I had a head of broccoli that needed to be used in the fridge. I doubled everything except the onion (just kept with 2 as per the recipe). So easy to follow and the flavours are great plus it is so nutritious!"
Posted by KV-Gold Coast on 23-04-2023