Gut-Nourishing Plant-Based Broth

Benefits: A warming dish with anti-inflammatory properties and gentle on the digestive system.

Ingredients

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ½ courgette, chopped

• 1 cup mushrooms — chestnut or oyster

• 1 litre filtered water

• 1 carrot, chopped

• 1 celery stalk, chopped

• 1 small piece fresh ginger, grated

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 1 tbsp virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• Small handful fresh parsley

• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Add the water, mushrooms, carrot, celery, courgette, ginger, garlic, turmeric and thyme to a saucepan.

2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25–35 minutes.

3. Finish with olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper.