Baby, it’s cold outside! Are you craving an easy to make, comforting meal that’s easy to digest, filling and nutrient rich?
We made this last night for dinner and did not expect it to be as filling as it was! This is a great stand alone lunch or dinner recipe for those days when you’re craving something that’s both hearty and light on your digestion.
The holidays can be full of dinner and work parties, which can lead you feeling way off of your routine, which is all a part of the balance. Just remember the 80/20 concept. Allowing yourself the freedom to indulge 20% of the time and then making the concerted effort to eat clean 80% of the time. This subtracts the guilt associated with holiday eating. Eating well is a lifestyle, not a crash course. It’s something to be done, daily, for the rest of your life.
This recipe checks all the boxes for this functional foods conscious mama. We all know the famous Hippocrates quote,
“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.”
Functional food, as described by, Mayo Clinic, “Are foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition. Proponents of functional foods say they promote optimal health and help reduce the risk of disease.” I love ALL nutrition. I went to an incredible nutrition school while I was pregnant with my daughter over 3 years ago and become a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist. I learned about all of these different food healing methods, which when combined, create a tailored nutritional regime for people on a bio-individual level. This system of thought goes in line with everything that I believe in. When I teach about nutrition, I invite you to think about what you believe in, what foods make you feel energetic and alive, and what habits you may have picked up from others growing up at any point in your life.
Ketogenic recipes are fun to use because they never include the unhealthy carbs, and they often still include delicious ingredients with healthy fat. Be sure to consult your doctor if you have pre-existing medical conditions to see if Ketogenic recipes are suitable for you!
I love creamy soups, but often skip ordering them when I eat out because of the obnoxious, inflammatory ingredients. It’s SO NICE to be able to change a few ingredients and get an even better home made result with this Keto-friendly winter treat.
Portobello Mushrooms have naturally occurring B-vitamins which can boost your immune and digestive system during the chilly winter season. In addition to this, according to Livestrong.com, “Adding mushrooms to your diet can help increase your fiber intake, and lower your risk for heart disease.”
According to Ayurvedic Food Science, one of the oldest holistic healing systems, it’s best to consume a majority of warm foods during cooler weather to create a heightened digestive function in your gut brain (Also known as, Agni, or digestive fire.)
Whenever you browse recipes, I suggest taking into account all of the health benefits and risks. If you are beginning your journey into Mind/Body Awareness and fitness with functional foods, I suggest getting a journal. One exercise that really helps my clients is to write down how they feel after they eat a meal. Consider your mood and energy levels before eating the meal, during, and then after. Write it all down without judgement. Observe yourself like you would as if you were peering over yourself from a mountain top. It’s all perfect. Nonjudgemental Awareness is one of the first steps toward you living a happier, healthier lifestyle, that over time, will become more and more effortless. When and if you get off of the beam, you will simply forgive yourself, and step back on. If you would like professional support to create a Functional Lifestyle to boost your health and wellness, go here for a free 15 minute Integrative Nutrition Consultation with me!
Are you ready to make this Delicious & Creamy Mushroom Soup for Keto-Comfort?
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 small bowls of soup or 2 large bowls of soup
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables! Thinly slice your mushrooms length wise. Dice your onion. Mince your garlic.
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat and melt your ghee. Sauté garlic and onions for 2 minutes, then add your mushrooms, italian spices, and thyme. Sauté for 5 minutes
- Poor in rice vinegar and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Scoop out 2 TBSP of the sautéed mushrooms and set aside for your garnish.
- Stir in the gluten free flour and low the heat to medium, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
- Add your vegetable broth and bring to a boil. After it boils, reduce heat to a simmer and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat and add half & half.
- Add salt and pepper to taste!
- Garnish with sautéed mushrooms & gluten free croutons!
Enjoy!!
Author:
Alana Roach
E-RYT, CNS, Lifestyle Blogger, Wellness + Business Coach
Founder of Explorations of Self
Mother, Nature,Yoga & Surf Lover, Motivational Speaker, & Writer
Alana’s love for yoga came from firsthand experience with just how powerful the practice is. “In 2009, Yoga found me. Inside the studio, she experienced a deep sense of belonging, but the most profound part was what happened after. “I felt as though I was at true peace. I finally knew what the word meant. Until that moment, I had just understood it cerebrally. There is something profound to be said about Peace dropping into the heart.”