Green Goddess Soup Recipe

A warming yet invigorating soup to transition from Vata to Kapha season

As winter drags on, we can feel depleted and dragged down. This is due to many factors, including a lack of fresh foods at this time of year and eating comfort foods to boost our mood and warm up. Yes, a bowl of carbs may feel wonderful in the moment, but lacks the nutrients to keep our energy and mood up. Enter Super Soups! Soup is a great way to warm up, get a hug in a bowl and pack nutrient density in to our meals so that we can have sustained energy. Hang in there – spring is around the corner!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ginger (fresh, grated)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional, if you want extra heat)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro (fresh)
• 1/2 cup mung beans (soaked overnight & drained)
• 3-4 cups vegetable broth or water
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the ghee or oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds, letting them pop for a few seconds.
2. Add the turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and cayenne. Stir for 30 seconds to release their flavors.
3. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
4. Stir in the zucchini and mung beans, coating them with the spices.
5. Pour in the broth or water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 25-30 minutes (or until the mung beans are tender).
6. Add the kale or spinach and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
7. Blend the soup until smooth or leave it chunky, depending on your preference.
8. Stir in the fresh cilantro and lemon juice. Adjust salt to taste.

Why This Works for the Transition:

✅ Mung beans are light and easy to digest, helping to clear out excess Kapha buildup.
✅ Turmeric, ginger, and cayenne gently stimulate digestion and circulation to prevent sluggishness.
✅ Kale and zucchini are nutrient-dense yet not too heavy, offering a balance between grounding and cleansing.
✅ Cumin and mustard seeds help awaken Agni (digestive fire) to avoid Kapha sluggishness.
✅ Lemon juice adds lightness and aids digestion, while cilantro cools any residual Vata dryness.