Roasted Cauliflower & Garlic Soup with Shiitake and Bone Broth

Healing, hormone-balancing comfort food for your gut

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Ingredients

• 2 heads of cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 1 whole head of garlic
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, diced
• ½ onion, chopped
• ½ serrano pepper (optional — for a gentle heat and metabolism boost)
• 2 cups bone broth
• 1 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
• Olive oil for roasting
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Pumpkin seeds or chives, for garnish

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Directions

1. Roast the vegetables
   Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread cauliflower florets on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
   Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast alongside the cauliflower for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and tender.
2. Sauté the aromatics
   In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
   Stir in serrano pepper, roasted garlic (squeezed from the skins), mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
3. Simmer the soup
   Add roasted cauliflower to the pot and sauté together for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
   Pour in 2 cups bone broth and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Blend to perfection
   Once cooled slightly, transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth and creamy.
   Garnish with pumpkin seeds and/or fresh chives. Serve warm and feel the nourishment.

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Why This Soup Heals

This soup isn’t just comfort in a bowl, it’s a functional medicine meal that supports your gut, hormones, and immune system on multiple levels.

For Gut Health

• Bone broth is rich in collagen, gelatin, and amino acids like glycine and glutamine, which help repair the gut lining and reduce inflammation.
• Roasted garlic and onion contain prebiotics that feed beneficial gut bacteria, supporting microbial balance and digestion.
• Shiitake mushrooms are immune-modulating and anti-inflammatory, helping to calm the gut-immune connection and promote resilience.
• Cauliflower, a cruciferous vegetable, is packed with fiber and sulfur compounds that support detoxification pathways and healthy digestion.

For Perimenopause & Hormone Balance

• Cruciferous vegetables (like cauliflower) help the liver metabolize and clear excess estrogen, supporting hormonal balance during perimenopause.
• Shiitake mushrooms and bone broth provide minerals and amino acids essential for thyroid and adrenal health, key systems often taxed during hormonal transition.
• The healthy fats from olive oil and the optional heat from serrano pepper can boost circulation and metabolism, easing fatigue and brain fog.

For Overall Health & Longevity

• Rich in antioxidants (vitamin C, selenium, and phytonutrients) to combat oxidative stress.
• Naturally anti-inflammatory and blood sugar–stabilizing — an ideal evening meal for sustained energy and restorative sleep.
• Comforting yet light, it supports metabolic balance without spiking insulin or adding burden to digestion.

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