July 17, 2019
It makes for a hearty, nutritious, and cancer-killing soup that has been a kitchen staple for hundreds of years. Yet it has notably gained popularity with this generation’s cooks and health & fitness enthusiasts.
And why is that? Perhaps because it’s PACKED with 19 amino acids, nutrients like glucosamine, minerals, electrolytes, and collagen.
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Another incredible benefit of bone broth is the healthy gut boost it provides… which, as we now know, supports about 80% of the immune system.
The collagen/gelatin and the amino acids proline, glutamine, and arginine in traditionally-made bone broths help seal the openings in the gut lining and promote gut integrity.
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Watercress, cauliflower, onion, and garlic help the liver to produce more glutathione. Often referred to as the “master antioxidant,” glutathione is a combination of three simple building blocks of protein or amino acids − cysteine, glycine, and glutamine.
Watercress is also a great source of omega-3s and has been shown to reduce chronic inflammation. This cancer-busting watercress soup recipe is a great dish for the whole family!
Short on time?
Substitute the bone broth for Bone Broth Protein.
Hearty Bone Broth and Watercress Soup {Recipe}
Ingredients
- 4 cups bones (organic & grass-fed!)
- 5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 2 cups potatoes (or sweet potatoes), chopped
- 2 cups watercress leaves
- ¼ cup chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add 4 cups of bones to a pressure cooker. Then, cover the bones with water and one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
- Cook the bones on high pressure for 6 hours.
- Drain the liquid from the bones. Then, pour the broth to a pot on the stove on medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions, chopped cauliflower, peas, chopped potatoes, watercress leaves, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Simmer the contents of the pot for 30 minutes. Stir the soup occasionally.
- Serve hot and garnish with chopped chives.
https://thetruthaboutcancer.com/watercress-soup-recipe/
