Balancing Kapha: Vegetable Soup Recipe

For pitta and kapha constitution, if you want to loose some weight and be ready for the summer beach , learn about cooking a balancing vegetable soup.

Vegetables are low-calorie, rich in folate, vitamins C, E, and K and fiber. If weight loss is your goal, fiber is an important nutrient to incorporate into your diet as it helps to keep you feeling full longer.

Additionally, the combination of protein, fiber, and low energy density makes this soup the perfect foods to include in your meals if you need to lose weight.Nevertheless such vegetables are not for everyone, though.

According to Ayurveda, such vegetables increase the Vata in the body. What does that mean? These vegetables are dry and rough, qualities which may lead to disturbances of Vata, the air and space element in the body. With the delicate digestive systems of Vata body types, cruciferous vegetables could likely cause digestive disturbances like gas and bloating. Adding ghee to this recipe helps in preventing Vata aggravation. This soup is digested and assimilated well for Pitta and Kapha constitutions, though.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp ghee
• 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup chopped cabbage
• 1 cup Brussels sprouts
• halved and stems trimmed
• 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 2 cups of water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of coconut milk (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt ghee in a soup pot.
2. Add cumin seeds.
3. When it starts to splutter, sauté the vegetables for 2 minutes.
4. Add water and bring it to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are soft and tender.
6. Add the required amount of salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot.
8. Optionally, you may add coconut milk in the end for a creamy texture and enhanced taste.

Learn more about “Balancing Kapha: Ayurveda’s Approach to Spring Vitality”.