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Bieler’s Vegetable Broth Recipe (For Detox & Cleansing)

Katie WellsSep 19, 2017Updated: Oct 7, 2019
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    • What is Bieler's Vegetable Broth?
    • Benefits of Bieler's Vegetable Broth
    • This Broth Traditionally Contains
    • And I Often Add ...
  • How to Make Bieler's Vegetable Broth
  • Bieler's Vegetable Broth Recipe (For Detox & Cleansing)

A few times a year, when the kids grow or the seasons change (as they inevitably do), I have to climb into the dark abyss of our attic to find the next sizes of clothes for their capsule wardrobes. Two hours later they all have neatly organized, new (hand-me-down) wardrobes and I’m sneezing like crazy.

Those days remind me of my one remaining allergy — dust. And it is a doozy!

I can power through childbirth no problem (I’ve had enough practice) or push through a 20-mile hike, but dust reduces me to a sneezing pile of grumpiness.

Bieler’s Vegetable Broth to the Rescue

I’ve gotten better about using an air filter when cleaning or switching out clothes in the attic. I also take some allergy remedies and they help a lot. But when the dust or hay fever gets bad, I pull out my go-to recipe for some Bieler’s vegetable broth (and sneak in a few extra allergy soothing ingredients).

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What is Bieler’s Vegetable Broth?

I first heard about this vegetable broth in the book Nourishing Traditions. Bieler’s broth was invented by a doctor named Henry Beiler as a medicinal soup to help promote healing and detoxification in the body. Dr. Bieler claimed that this soup would help restore the correct acid/alkaline balance in the body. He speculated that it also helped balance the sodium/potassium levels in the body.

Benefits of Bieler’s Vegetable Broth

I personally love the taste of this vegetable based broth, though it certainly isn’t as flavorful as my favorite garlic soup. The benefits of this vegetable broth are in its nourishing qualities and not its taste. This broth is used in many cleanses and detox protocols. Cancer patients often use it for an easy source of nourishment that is easy on the stomach. I use it to calm down my allergies (see my tip for an add-in below).

I also turn to this recipe during illness. The high vitamin C and K content make it great for supporting the immune system.

This Broth Traditionally Contains

  • Zucchini – A natural source of potassium and sodium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6
  • String beans – Also a good source of sodium and potassium, as well as chromium, phosphorus, and choline
  • Celery – Excellent source of vitamin K, potassium, folate, and pantothenic acid (B vitamins)
  • Parsley – A multivitamin in a single plant! Parsley is a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, antioxidants, and beneficial volatile oils. It is said to be cleansing and nourishing to the body.

And I Often Add …

The true “Bieler’s Broth” recipe contains only the ingredients above and it is wonderful just like that. When allergies hit, I add a few extra ingredients to help calm them down. These are all optional, but add flavor and additional nutrients.

  • Nettle – I love nettle and it is one of my natural remedies for allergies. When possible, I add a few leaves of wild harvested nettle to this broth. It grows on our land, so it is easy to find during the warmer months. I also harvest and freeze some for winter months.
  • Dandelion – Known as a liver cleansing herb, I like to add dandelion to this broth as well. Dandelion greens seem to help my allergies and are great for the skin. I harvest these from our yard too and freeze some in ice cube trays for winter months.
  • Garlic – Adds great flavor, but also benefits the body in many ways.

How to Make Bieler’s Vegetable Broth

This broth is quick and easy to make. Gather the ingredients above and you can make it in under half an hour. Here’s how:

How to Make Bielers Vegetable Broth -For Detox & Cleansing

Bieler's Vegetable Broth Recipe (For Detox & Cleansing)

Katie Wells
Make Bieler's vegetable broth; a soothing and nourishing broth that is packed with nutrients. Simple ingredients like celery, green beans, zucchini, and parsley provide nutrients and promote cleansing and detoxification. Plus, it tastes good!
4.65 from 14 votes
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Servings 8 cups
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 medium zucchini (roughly chopped)
  • 4 stalks celery (roughly chopped)
  • 1 lb string beans
  • 1 bunch parsley (stems removed)
  • ¼ cup nettle leaf (optional)
  • ¼ cup dandelion greens (optional)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place water, celery, zucchini, string beans, and nettle, dandelion, and garlic if using in a large pot and bring to a boil. 
  • Boil for about 10 minutes or until all vegetables are bright green and tender.
  • Remove from heat and add parsley. 
  • Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until smooth.

Notes

For a more nourishing and filling soup, use broth instead of water. Feel free to add any desired spices, though for illness and allergies, I find that the bland and basic soup seems most calming. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cupsCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3.6gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 43mgFiber: 5.1gSugar: 3.6g
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (35 Comments)

  1. Sierra Plumley

    September 24, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    Hi Katie, how do you harvest dandelions from your yard? What parts do you use? How do you get enough? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Andreea

      June 12, 2021 at 12:32 PM

      Do you recommend this during pregnancy? Without some of the spices?

      Reply
  2. Allie

    September 24, 2017 at 12:19 PM

    5 stars
    I have a sensitive digestive tract. This recipe sounds wonderful when I have a flare up. I made it with an avocado and drizzled organic evoo on top.

    Reply
  3. Ruth

    September 24, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    I would also add cilantro to the broth. In addition to its delicious flavor, cilantro is a detoxifying and anti-inflammatory, protects against salmonella, increases HDL cholesterol and reduces LDL cholesterol, relieves stomach gas and helps prevent flatulence, wards off urinary tract infections, helps reduce feelings of nausea, eases menstrual hormonal mood swings and cramping, is a good source of iron and magnesium, and helps ease conjunctivitis, eye-aging, macular degeneration, and other stressors on the eyes.

    Reply
  4. Karen

    September 21, 2017 at 5:32 PM

    How often should this be consumed?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      September 22, 2017 at 9:02 PM

      I have about a bowl a day while my allergies are flared.

      Reply
  5. Alex

    September 21, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    How often do you recommend eating it when trying to detox Katie?

    Reply
  6. Rachel

    September 20, 2017 at 9:10 PM

    Would this help with seasonal allergies as well?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      September 21, 2017 at 8:32 AM

      It has helped me in the past.

      Reply
  7. Tracy

    September 20, 2017 at 6:15 PM

    What would you consider a medium zucchini. I have many shredded and frozen in 2 cup batches, would you be able to guess the weight instead?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      September 21, 2017 at 8:32 AM

      2 cups would work.

      Reply
  8. Rebecca

    September 20, 2017 at 3:15 AM

    This sounds nice! Is it safe while breastfeeding?

    Reply
  9. Jana

    September 19, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    Quercetin and bromalain healed my sinuses so I no longer get infections.

    Reply
  10. Janene

    September 19, 2017 at 2:59 PM

    Other than acquiring nettle and dandelion in season, can you purchase these ingredients in powder form someplace? Thanks!
    P.S. I love reading your emails every day!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      September 19, 2017 at 7:58 PM

      Sure! I get dandelion here and nettle here.

      Reply
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