29/01/2026
Black bean and celery soup
Energetics
Black beans are a great tonic for kidneys and they have diuretic properties helping to resolve dampness and Water. They also nourish the blood and the Yin (replenishes and supports fluid loss) and are supported in their Damp resolving action by the celery which cools the system and removes Water (supports internal heat) . The seaweed nourishes the Blood and Yin as well as draining Water, the carrot compliments the Blood nourishing action of the beans, and the onion provides warmth and movement. “Recipes for self healing”
1/2 lb dried black beans
Strip of wake me seaweed
3 sticks of celery
1 onion
1 Carrot
2 tsp of fresh or dried savory
Zest of large orange
1 - 2 tbsp miso
Juice of lemon
Soak beans over night if needed then cook with the seaweed until very tender. Chip the vegetables and bring them to boil in a separate pan and simmer until just softening. Add the beans with any remaining juice, the orange rind and the savory. Cook for further 10 minutes and stir in miso and partially liquidise the soup. Serve with a squeeze of 🍋 juice
A dark, smooth and deeply nourishing soup for a winters day 🙏
