Constance Santego Ph.D., DNM

Mineral-Rich Vegetable Broth

A light, nourishing broth for winter fatigue, nervous system support, and gentle replenishment

This broth is designed to restore without taxing digestion. It provides minerals, warmth, and hydration—ideal for days when food feels like too much or when the body needs simple support.


Why This Broth Helps in Winter

  • Minerals support energy and nervous system function
  • Warm liquid calms and hydrates
  • Very easy to digest
  • Supports recovery without heaviness

Ingredients

(Use what you have—this is forgiving)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1–2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)
  • A handful of leafy greens or stems (spinach, kale, chard, or herb stems)
  • Optional mineral boosters:
    • Mushroom stems
    • Seaweed (kombu or wakame)
    • Parsley stems
  • 8–10 cups water
  • Salt, to taste

How to Make It

  1. Prepare the pot
    Place all ingredients in a large pot.
  2. Add water
    Cover ingredients with water.
  3. Simmer gently
    Bring to a gentle simmer. Do not boil hard.
  4. Cook slowly
    Simmer 45–60 minutes, allowing minerals to release.
  5. Strain
    Strain out vegetables and solids.
  6. Season lightly
    Add salt to taste.

Low-Energy Option

  • Use frozen vegetable scraps
  • Add everything at once
  • Simmer longer instead of watching it

How to Use This Broth

  • Drink warm in a mug
  • Use as a base for soups
  • Sip when appetite is low
  • Add a pinch of salt for grounding

Winter Reset Note

This broth supports winter healing by replenishing what is quietly depleted. It’s especially helpful when the body needs nourishment but not digestion.

Warmth is medicine.
Simplicity is enough.