Wholistic Jen

A Soothing Bowl for Thyroid and Gut Health

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP

Why This Soup Matters

There’s something about a creamy, orange soup in fall that feels comforting. Beneath the comfort is serious healing potential.

Carrots supply carotenoids (vitamin A precursors) that protect thyroid tissue and strengthen the gut lining. Ginger is well-studied for reducing inflammatory markers and supporting digestion. This helps in calming both bloating and immune overactivity.

The Science in Your Bowl

• Carrots: beta-carotene → supports epithelial tissue, gut barrier, and thyroid function.
• Ginger: reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α), improves motility.
• Turmeric: curcumin modulates NF-κB and calms systemic inflammation.
• Dairy free milk: creaminess without dairy (a common autoimmune trigger).

Carrot–Ginger Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon onion
• 1 lb carrots, rough chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond or hemp milk
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Sea salt + pepper

Instructions

1. Starting with the dairy free milk, add everything to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Gently warm on the stove or place in the dehydrator for 30 minutes to warm through.
5. Serve warm.

Bringing It Together

This gluten free, vegan soup is cozy, anti-inflammatory, gut-soothing, and thyroid-supportive.

Inside the Culinary Healing Circle, we use recipes like this to make healing food part of your rhythm.