As the cool breeze of fall sets in, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup or broth to soothe the soul and body. Beyond comfort, soups and broths can serve as powerful tools for gut health, especially when crafted with gut-healing ingredients. Dr. Don Colbert’s Gut Zone Diet emphasizes the importance of nurturing your gut for overall health and well-being. With its focus on reducing inflammation, promoting healthy digestion, and restoring gut flora balance, the Gut Zone Diet can be the perfect guide to creating nutrient-rich soups and broths that not only satisfy your taste buds but also enhance your digestive health.

In this article, we’ll explore several gut-boosting soup and broth recipes, perfect for the fall season, and how these meals can help repair and maintain a healthy gut. And for an extra boost, we’ll incorporate Divine Health’s Collagen Powder—a powerful alternative to bone broth that supports gut health, skin, and joint repair.

The Importance of Gut Health

Your gut plays a vital role in nearly every aspect of your health. It houses trillions of bacteria, known as the gut microbiome, which aid in digestion, produce essential nutrients, and regulate the immune system. A healthy gut helps prevent inflammation, boosts immunity, and enhances nutrient absorption. Unfortunately, many factors—such as poor diet, stress, and medications—can lead to gut imbalance, causing digestive issues, fatigue, and even chronic illnesses.

The Gut Zone Diet focuses on restoring gut health by incorporating gut-healing foods, reducing sugar and processed foods, and promoting a high-fiber, anti-inflammatory diet. Fall is the perfect time to start incorporating gut-boosting soups and broths into your routine, making it easy to digest nutrient-dense foods that promote healing and balance in the gut.

Gut-Boosting Ingredients for Fall Soups

Before diving into recipes, it’s essential to understand what makes a soup or broth gut-friendly. Look for the following key ingredients to support your digestive health:

• Divine Health Collagen Powder: This premium collagen powder is an excellent alternative to bone broth, offering a rich source of collagen, amino acids, and proteins that help heal the gut lining, reduce inflammation, and support overall digestion.
• Garlic and Onions: Prebiotic foods like garlic and onions help nourish beneficial gut bacteria, promoting a healthy microbiome.
• Ginger: A natural anti-inflammatory, ginger soothes the digestive tract and supports healthy digestion.
• Pumpkin: High in fiber and vitamins, pumpkin supports gut motility and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
• Fermented Vegetables: Adding a spoonful of kimchi or sauerkraut to your soup can introduce probiotics, which are essential for balancing the gut flora.
• Leafy Greens: Vegetables like kale and spinach are packed with fiber and antioxidants that support gut health.
• Turmeric: This powerful anti-inflammatory spice can reduce gut inflammation and improve digestion.

Gut-Healing Collagen Broth Recipe

Using Divine Health’s Collagen Powder in place of traditional bone broth is an excellent way to support gut health while providing the body with essential proteins and amino acids. Here’s a simple recipe to make a collagen-infused broth at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Divine Health Collagen Powder
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• 12 cups of water

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine all the vegetables, garlic, apple cider vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
2. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 1-2 hours.
3. Once the vegetables are soft, strain the broth and discard the solids.
4. Stir in Divine Health’s Collagen Powder until fully dissolved. The powder blends easily, providing gut-healing benefits without altering the taste.
5. Store the broth in the refrigerator or freezer, and enjoy it as a base for soups, stews, or a warm cup on its own for gut health support.

Gut-Boosting Pumpkin and Ginger Soup Recipe

Pumpkin is a seasonal favorite in the fall and an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants, making it a great choice for gut health. Combined with ginger and Divine Health’s Collagen Powder, this soup becomes a soothing and nourishing meal for your digestive system.

Ingredients:

• 1 small pumpkin or 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 4 cups water or broth
• 2 tbsp Divine Health Collagen Powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. If using a fresh pumpkin, cut it in half, remove the seeds, and roast at 400°F for 30 minutes or until soft. Scoop out the flesh.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
3. Stir in ginger, turmeric, and roasted pumpkin (or pumpkin puree), and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add water or broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. Stir in Divine Health Collagen Powder and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
6. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm.

Gut-Soothing Chicken and Vegetable Soup

This gut-soothing chicken and vegetable soup uses Divine Health’s Collagen Powder for added gut-healing benefits. Combined with fiber-rich vegetables and anti-inflammatory spices, it’s the perfect comforting fall meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, shredded
• 4 cups water or broth
• 2 tbsp Divine Health Collagen Powder
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the carrots, celery, and zucchini, and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Stir in turmeric, water or broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the shredded chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Stir in Divine Health Collagen Powder until dissolved.
6. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.

As the fall season brings cooler temperatures, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with nourishing soups and broths that not only comfort but also heal the gut. By incorporating ingredients like Divine Health’s Collagen Powder, garlic, ginger, and leafy greens, you can support your digestive system, improve immunity, and reduce inflammation—all while enjoying the delicious flavors of fall. Try these gut-boosting soups as part of Dr. Colbert’s Gut Zone Diet, and experience the benefits of a healthier, happier gut this season.