5-Minute Menopause Immunity Soup

This isn’t just a “healthy soup.” It’s designed for menopause when women have less hormonal buffering, slower digestion, higher stress sensitivity, and greater immune reactivity — and this soup is right there for you!

Ingredients

• 2 cups high-quality bone broth (or veggie broth if preferred

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

• ½ cup sliced shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried, soaked)

• A handful of baby spinach or chopped kale

• 2 tsp white miso

Instructions

1. Add 1½–2 cups bone broth to a small pot and warm over medium heat. Do not boil.

2. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add sliced mushrooms and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until soft and tender.

4. Stir in spinach or chopped kale and cook just until wilted (about 30–60 seconds).

5. Remove from heat. Stir in miso until dissolved.

6. Enjoy warm. Best eaten slowly, especially in the evening or during high-stress days.

Tips:

• Keep the soup warm, not piping hot

• Avoid boiling miso

• Start with smaller portions if bloating is an issue