The Best Bieler Broth (Green Detox Soup)
It is hard to believe we are already heading in to the third week of January. So how are you doing post-holidays? I have still been in a bit of a haze and I am trying to get organized for the year. However, I have been participating in Veganuary and I am really enjoying all of my new vegan recipes! One recipe that I made this weekend is this Beiler Broth. I call it my Green Detox Soup, but Beiler Broth is the proper recipe name. I love making a batch of this when I am feeling run down or starting to get sick.
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What is in Bieler Broth?
There are just 5 simple, healthy ingredients in this delicious green detox soup:
- Fresh Herbs: I used basil in this batch; however, parsley, cilantro or dill work well!
- Green Beans: They are a hearty healthy veggie and contain almost 3 grams of fiber per cup.
- Celery: It is rich in vitamins and minerals and has a low glycemic index.
- Zucchini: It is high in antioxidants and aids in healthy digestion.
- Vegetable Broth: The perfect base for any type of detox soup as it is light and low in calories.
The other thing that I use to make this soup is an immersion blender. I have a KOIOS 4 in 1 Handheld Immersion Blender that I absolutely love! I found it on Amazon last year and use it frequently!
How do I make the Green Detox Soup?
It is very quick and easy to make the Beiler Broth. First, snap the ends off the green beans and coarsely chop the celery and zucchini.
Then, add the veggies and herbs to a large stock pot and put the vegetable broth in the pot. Bring the veggies and broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover pot.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Puree the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in a blender in small batches. Serve hot and enjoy!
What else can I add to the Bieler Broth?
To stick with the green based broth, any other green veggies will work like spinach or kale. I would not recommend broccoli because it becomes very bitter when pureed. I used basil for the herb in this broth. However, other herbs to try are: parsley, cilantro, and dill or a blend of them!
Can I add toppings to the Detox Broth?
Yes! It can be topped with additional vegetables, like zucchini slices or cherry tomatoes to keep it a vegan recipe. Other toppings that may be used (making it a vegetarian dish) are: croutons, sour cream, a swirl of heavy cream and a dash of red pepper.
How do I store the Bieler Broth?
It can be stored in a covered container for 3 days in the refrigerator. For best flavor, I would not recommend freezing it as it tastes best fresh!
Bieler Broth (Green Detox Soup)
Ingredients
- ½ bunch fresh herbs such as basil parsley, cilantro, or dill ( I used basil)
- 1 lb green beans
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 small zucchini
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Snap the ends off the green beans.
- Coarsely chop the celery and zucchini.
- Add the veggies and herbs to a large stock pot and pour the vegetable broth in.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Puree the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in a blender in batches.
Notes
Nutrition
So Tell Me...
How is your New Year going so far? Have you ever made Beiler Broth? What is your favorite way to reset after the holidays? Do you have a favorite immune boosting recipe?
Thank you so much for stopping by! As Always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!
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This looks great and I love that it's another way for me to make sure I'm getting in all my greens!
I have not heard of Bieler broth but I am intrigued. What a great way to get in some more veggies
I have never heard of this but it sure does look delicious!
I’m not a believer in “detox” foods but I do love soups and this soup sounds good. The basil definitely isa goodchice. I love cilantro too.
oh wow. this looks AMAZING. I am definitely going to make this in the weekend.
I am having trouble resetting; my husband's birthday is two weeks after New Year's (less actually), and any attempts to re-boot get sidelined with either a trip away, a dinner out, drinks, etc. Now that we are back from his birthday weekend, I'm ready to go!!
I have to say, I love just throwing foods into a pot and then using my hand blender after it's all said and done!
Oh my gosh! What a wonderful recipe! It tastes so green and refreshing. Totally vitamin packed too. LOVE!
This was delicious!! I used a handful of basil for the herbs. I also added a handful of arugula (rocket) because it need to be used. This recipe is easy and yummy! Thanks!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Such a great idea to add the arugula too!! 🙂
I made this and it was delicious. I wasn't sure if I would like it because Im not a green bean fan. I'll make again and I like eating healthy.
So glad you enjoyed it!!! Thank you for the positive feedback...it made my day 🙂 Happy New Year!!
In this day and age we all need a good detox soup, and any excuse to use my immersion blender is a good one for me!
I made this soup today! It’s so yummy - I added exactly what you said, but next time will try the spinach, kale and love the arugula idea!
I let my soup cool and added to 5 small mason jars! I plan on drinking one a day to keep the doctor away!
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Great recipe! This will be great to try.
Our family of four love this soup! Easy and taste so healthy. We find the lemon juice definitely adds a perfect touch. We've shared with friends and they love it too...THANKS!!!
I was skeptical with no salt, onion, garlic, etc, but this is really refreshing. Used a combo of parsley and cilantro and finished with a bit of red pepper flake, as suggested.
This is delicious! I topped with diced daikon radish for a bit of crunch
This soup is amazing! I was short the full amount of green beans so I tossed in some frozen spinach. It was so good.
I had to do some research on the name of the soup to learn why it’s named Beiler Soup. Now I know! I’d never heard of Dr. Henry Beiler - and he may not have approved of the alterations I made - adding salt, a big splash of half & half, and frozen veggies. Probably defeats his purpose, but it is a fun recipe to play around with! I’ll be making this soup often!
I sautéed onion garlic and curry powder in Mct oil , then added the chopped veggies and cooked for a few minutes , then added cilantro , sage and dry parsley along with garlic herb seasoning , pepper and salt , added the broth , cooked as directed and then added coconut milk and emulsified . It was incredible . So many things you can use this base for , it would especially be complimentary to seafood
10/10. I made this soup as written. Decided to use dill as the herb of choice and I’m adding this to my arsenal of recipes.