09/21/2025
Yesterday, Dr. Joseph Mercola published an article on the estrogen - serotonin - histamine connection and how the overabundance of estrogen in our bodies can cause an imbalance of serotonin and histamine.
Here’s a simple, estrogen-clearing lentil kale soup recipe that is high in fiber, cruciferous veggies, and plant protein — everything we want for supporting estrogen metabolism.
🥣 Lentil Kale Soup
Ingredients (4 servings)
1 cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 small potato, diced (optional for extra body)
1–2 cups chopped kale, tough stems removed
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp paprika (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of ½ lemon (optional, at the end for brightness)
Instructions
Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add spices: Stir in cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lentils & broth: Pour in lentils, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
Add kale: Stir in chopped kale and cook 5–7 more minutes until wilted.
Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon juice if desired for brightness.
Serve: Enjoy hot, with optional sprinkle of flaxseed or fresh herbs.
Tips
Make it ahead: This soup keeps well in the fridge 3–4 days and freezes nicely.
Boost estrogen clearance: Add a teaspoon of ground flaxseed on top before serving.
Protein boost: Stir in a scoop of plain plant-based protein powder after cooking if desired.
