Asparagus Soup

Yup, I know!! I thought the same thing... Asparagus Soup??!! Really?? I dunno about this! But I was tired of the same old, same old, and my taste buds were screaming for FLAVOR!! So I decided to go for it!!

My husband was even recording my face when I tried it; but I was quite surprised! It was TASTY and FLAVOR-FULL! Guess it just goes to show you can't always eat with your eyes - and my eyes were saying... heat something else up!

So seeing it looks like I'm going to be stuck on liquids for awhile until I heal, and this blasted tumor comes out - I figured I'd share my "new" recipes as I try them if they're any good!! (Cuz lets face it, not all the creations we try are always tasty - some can be a HUGE miss!! )

Aparagus has lots of natural quercetin (which is a natural mast cell stabilizer!) It's low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Additionally, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure.

Coconut milk Boosts the immune system.

Coconuts contain a lipid called lauric acid, and many researchers believe that lauric acid can support the immune system. Some findings indicate that lauric acid has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

In a study of the antimicrobial effects of lauric acid from coconuts, the researchers isolated various bacterial strains and exposed them to lauric acid in petri dishes.

They found that lauric acid effectively inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Other researchers found that lauric acid triggers apoptosis, cell death, in breast and endometrial cancer cells. The findings suggest that this acid inhibits cancer cell growth by stimulating certain receptor proteins that regulate the growth of cells.

Celery is a great source of important antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients as well supports digestion, alkalizing effect, and rich in vitamins A,C, and K.

Antioxidants protect cells, blood vessels, and organs from oxidative damage.

Celery contains vitamin C, beta carotene, and flavonoids, but there are at least 12 additional kinds of antioxidant nutrients found in a single stalk. It’s also a wonderful source of phytonutrients, which have been shown to reduce instances of inflammation in the digestive tract, cells, blood vessels, and organs.

Celery and celery seeds have approximately 25 anti-inflammatory compounds that can offer protection against inflammation in the body.

While its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients offer protection to the entire digestive tract, celery may offer special benefits to the stomach.

Pectin-based polysaccharides in celery, including a compound known as apiuman, have been shown to decrease instances of stomach ulcers, improve the lining of the stomach, and modulate stomach secretions in animal studies.

And then there’s the high water content of celery — almost 95 percent — plus generous amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. All of those support a healthy digestive tract and keep you regular. One cup of celery sticks has 5 grams of dietary fiber.

Celery is rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index.

You’ll enjoy vitamins A, K, and C, plus minerals like potassium and folate when you eat celery. It’s also low in sodium. Plus, it’s low on the glycemic index, meaning it has a slow, steady effect on your blood sugar.

With minerals like magnesium, iron, and sodium, celery can have a neutralizing effect on acidic foods — not to mention the fact that these minerals are necessary for essential bodily functions.

NOTE: if you are EXTREMELY sensitive, suffering heavily at this time, you may not be able to tolerate it.

Asparagus Soup (You can tweek the recipe as you need to.)

2 bunches fresh Asparagus (2 Lbs)

2 med Onions

1 cup Celery

1 Garlic Clove (or 1 TBSP minced garlic)

1 2/3 cup full fat coconut Milk

1 tsp sugar

Salt and Pepper

Chicken or Vegetable broth

Cut asparagus into 1 inch lengths. Place asparagus, onions, celery, & garlic in a 5 qt soup/saucepan. Cover w/water or chicken broth. (I used a box and half of Chicken broth) and bring to a simmer.

Cook the asparagus until tender (approx 15-20 min).

When done, puree in a blender. (if you used water to boil your vegetables - you add 1 cup chicken broth to taste here.)

Return to saucepan, and stir in full fat coconut milk (or milk of your choice) You may have to warm the coconut milk in a separate saucepan. (1 can of coconut milk = 1 2/3 cup)

Season with Salt, sugar, and pepper

This can keep in the freezer for 3 months. (Bonus!)

Love and Light,

Happy Healing