Digestive-Friendly Soup for New Moms

👩‍🍳 By Chef Emily – USA

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min

🌿 Type: Postpartum Recipe

Recovering from childbirth requires gentle, nourishing meals. This digestive-friendly soup is designed specifically for new moms who may experience bloating, slow digestion, or reduced appetite postpartum. Packed with anti-inflammatory vegetables, gut-healing bone broth, and warming spices like ginger and turmeric, it supports digestion, boosts immunity, and promotes overall recovery.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 small sweet potato, cubed
• 4 cups bone broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
• 1/4 cup red lentils (optional for extra protein & fiber)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
2. Stir in turmeric, carrots, sweet potato, and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until vegetables are soft and lentils are cooked.
4. Season with salt and pepper. For a smooth texture, blend partially or fully with an immersion blender.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Can be stored in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Why This Soup Supports Digestion

Each ingredient was selected to support gut health. Ginger stimulates gastric emptying and reduces nausea. Turmeric soothes inflammation in the digestive tract. Bone broth is rich in gelatin and amino acids, which help rebuild the intestinal lining. Red lentils offer fiber for smoother digestion without heaviness. The warm, hydrating consistency helps your body absorb nutrients better.

Postpartum Recovery Benefits

• Hydration: A fluid-rich soup helps combat postpartum dehydration.
• Minerals: Bone broth provides magnesium, calcium, and collagen to support bone and joint health.
• Anti-inflammatory: Ginger and turmeric reduce pain and inflammation after delivery.
• Soothing: Ideal for moms recovering from C-sections or with reduced appetite.

Tips & Adaptations

• Make it vegan: Use vegetable broth and omit lentils or replace with tofu cubes.
• Spice it up: Add a dash of cumin or coriander for extra flavor.
• Bulk it out: Add rice or barley for a more filling meal.
• Smooth version: Blend completely for a creamy texture if chewing is difficult.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

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