Rooted Revival is a wholesome soup designed to nourish deeply, grounded in centuries-old healing traditions while delivering satisfying, rustic flavor. Anchored by a rich bone broth base and a colorful medley of beans and garden vegetables, this soup evokes the essence of ancestral kitchens—from the communal clay pots of Punjab to the soul-warming stews of the Caribbean. Every ingredient plays a dual role: flavor and function.
This soup is slow-crafted to extract collagen, minerals, and antioxidants from bones and beans. It supports immune resilience, gut repair, and sustainable energy—all in one bowl. Inspired by your passion for therapeutic cooking, it’s an ideal choice for cooler evenings, recovery periods, or ritual cleansing after fasting.
🧄 INGREDIENTS:
Bone Broth Base:
- 1.2 kg beef or lamb soup bones (with marrow)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (draws minerals from bones)
- 12 cups filtered water
- 1 medium onion, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 peppercorns
- 1 tsp turmeric powder (optional, for extra anti-inflammatory benefits)
Soup Body:
- 1 cup mixed dried beans (e.g. pinto, kidney, white beans), soaked overnight
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 sweet potato or turnip, cubed
- 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup tomato puree)
- ½ cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1½ tsp Himalayan salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or chipotle flakes (optional, for depth)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Optional Boosters:
- ½ tsp dried moringa or fenugreek leaves
- 1 tsp ghee for finishing
🥣 INSTRUCTIONS:
- Prepare Bone Broth: In a large pot or pressure cooker, combine bones, vinegar, water, onion, garlic, ginger, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Simmer covered on low heat for 6–8 hours (or 1.5 hours if pressure cooking), until broth becomes golden and aromatic. Skim foam occasionally. Strain and reserve the liquid. You can shred any remaining meat from bones for later.
- Sauté Aromatics: In another large soup pot, heat 1 tsp ghee. Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, paprika, and tomato. Let it sizzle until tomatoes soften. This builds the base flavors.
- Add Vegetables & Beans: Toss in the soaked beans, carrots, turnip, cabbage, and strained bone broth. Stir gently. Add salt and turmeric if not used earlier. Let it simmer covered for 40–50 minutes, or until beans are tender.
- Layer Flavor & Function: Once cooked, stir in shredded bone meat (optional), dried moringa or fenugreek leaves, and adjust seasoning. The slight bitterness balances the natural sweetness of vegetables and savory broth.
- Finish & Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy while warm. For extra wellness, squeeze in a bit of lemon or sprinkle black cumin seeds on top.
💫 Functional Notes:
- Bone broth: Supports collagen repair, joint health, and gut integrity.
- Beans: Provide plant protein, fiber, and stabilize blood sugar.
- Vegetables: Deliver antioxidants and digestive enzymes.
- Spices: Ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander synergize for anti-inflammatory support.
- Ghee & herbs: Add depth and Ayurvedic balance.
🌱 Sustainability Tip:
After straining the broth, the softened vegetables and bones can be composted or upcycled into pet treats (if safe). This honors zero-waste cooking, a value close to your heart.