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Carrot & ginger fasting broth โ Buchinger recipe
Mildly sweet from carrots, warming from ginger: a simple broth that warms you on cool evenings โ with recipe and ingredient facts.
๐ฅMildly sweet carrots
๐ซWarming ginger
โฑ๏ธSimmer 50โ60 min
๐ฅถIdeal when you feel cold
Simple recipe
Why carrot and ginger feel so good while fasting
Many fasters feel cold as metabolism slows (typical discomfort). A warm ginger broth is just right.
Carrots add mild sweetness and a golden colour, ginger a pleasant heat. With parsley root, onion and bay you get an aromatic, gentle broth.
What makes it special
- golden colour
- mildly sweet, slightly spicy
- warms from within
- popular in refeeding days too
Recipe
Recipe: carrot-ginger broth
Makes about 1.5 litres.
Prep: 10 minSimmer: 50โ60 min
Ingredients
6serving(s)
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 small onion
- 3 cmfresh ginger
- 1 small parsley root
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 peppercorns
- 1 handfulparsley stalks
- 1.5 lwater
Method (tap a step when done)
- Wash and roughly chop carrots, parsley root and onion. Slice the ginger.
- Put everything in a large pot with bay, peppercorns, parsley stalks and water.
- Heat slowly and simmer gently for 50โ60 minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve and enjoy warm.
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For a milder broth use less ginger or add it in the last 15 minutes.
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Whatโs in carrot & ginger
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After hiking: after a day outdoors (fasting hikes) this broth is especially warming. No added salt needed.
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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
Warmth for body and soul
Carrot and ginger make this broth a warming highlight. Simple, aromatic โ and lovely in the refeeding days too.
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