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Fasting broth with fennel, celery & parsley โ recipe
The classic broth for Buchinger fasting: mild, aromatic and warming โ with recipe, serving calculator and herb facts.
๐ฟClassic fasting broth
โฑ๏ธSimmer 45โ60 min
๐งNo added salt
๐Ideal in the evening
Classic fasting broth
Why vegetable broth matters in Buchinger fasting
Warm broth is a core part of classic Buchinger fasting. It provides minerals, warms you and structures the day (daily routine).
Fennel, celery and parsley root make a mild, aromatic, gentle broth.
What makes it special
- mildly aromatic from fennel
- savoury from celery
- fresh from parsley
- warming and relaxing
Recipe
Recipe: fennel-celery-parsley broth
Makes about 1.5 litres โ enough for several evenings.
Prep: 10 minSimmer: 45โ60 min
Ingredients
6serving(s)
- 1 small fennel
- 2 stalkscelery
- 1 parsley root
- 1 small onion
- 1 handfulfresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 peppercorns
- 1.5 lwater
Method (tap a step when done)
- Wash and roughly chop the vegetables.
- Put in a large pot with bay leaf, peppercorns and cold water.
- Heat slowly and simmer gently for 45โ60 minutes โ donโt boil hard.
- Strain through a fine sieve. Add fresh parsley before serving if you like.
๐ก
Spoon the broth slowly and consciously โ it warms and satisfies more.
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Herb & vegetable facts
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๐ฒ
No salt, full flavour: classic Buchinger fasting avoids added salt โ vegetables and herbs are enough. More on drinking.
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Can I add salt to the broth?
Classic Buchinger fasting avoids added salt โ vegetables and herbs provide flavour. Ask your leader whether a pinch of herb salt suits you.
When do I have the broth?
Traditionally in the evening โ warm and spooned slowly.
Do I eat the vegetables?
No โ the broth is strained; only the clear liquid is served. Use the vegetables after fasting.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, it keeps two days in the fridge. Reheat gently.
Conclusion
The broth that carries you through the evening
Fennel, celery and parsley make this broth the perfect companion. In our fasting weeks itโs cooked fresh daily.
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Further sources: รrztegesellschaft Heilfasten & Ernรคhrung e. V. ยท Klinik Buchinger Wilhelmi
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