This isn't just soup, it's liquid self-respect. A candida-safe, liver-supportive broth you can batch and sip all week without accidentally feeding the beast.
Whether you're mid-protocol or just trying to eat like your body matters, this is your go-to reset in a bowl.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60–90 minutes
Total Time: Under 2 hours
Serves: Approx. 4–5 bowls or multiple mug-sized servings
Ingredients
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4 organic pasture-raised chicken thighs (skin on, bone in)
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1.5 to 2 litres filtered water (more if needed)
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1 cup organic silverbeet (or rainbow chard), chopped
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½ knob organic, fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
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1 bunch organic bok choy, sliced
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1 small organic zucchini, chopped or spiralised
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Handful fresh, organic coriander leaves
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Celtic sea salt, to taste → Shop here
- Only use filtered water
Why It’s Candida-Safe
This combo is low-starch, non-fermenting, and gentle on inflamed guts.
Whic means you’re skipping:
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All sugar, sweet root veg, and grains (tick)
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Fermented ingredients (bye miso, soy, and vinegar)
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High-FODMAP bloating triggers like onion or garlic
Instead, you're feeding your cells with:
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Clean protein and collagen (from chicken thighs)
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Bitter greens for liver support (bok choy, silverbeet)
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Anti-inflammatory heroes (ginger, coriander)
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Electrolytes and minerals from Celtic sea salt, which naturally contains over 70 trace minerals, unlike stripped table salt.
→ Why it’s BioHax approved
Instructions
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Place chicken thighs and sliced ginger into a large ceramic or stainless-steel pot. Cover with filtered water and bring to a gentle boil.
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Skim any scum that rises to the top, that’s where toxins concentrate during detox.
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Add a generous pinch of Celtic sea salt and reduce to a low simmer. Let it cook for 45–60 minutes, until the chicken is tender and broth is fragrant.
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Just before serving, stir in freshly chopped silverbeet, zucchini, bok choy, and coriander. Let them sit in the hot broth for 2–5 minutes, just enough to wilt and gently soften without long cooking. Overcooking watery veg like zucchini or bok choy can cause them to ferment and spike histamine, which is exactly what we’re trying to avoid. Adding them just before serving keeps nutrients intact and your gut calm.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove chicken if preferred, shred, and return to broth.
Clean Cooking Tips
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Use glass, ceramic, enamelled cast iron, or stainless steel, not aluminium (which leaches into acidic or salty liquids).
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Utensils: Opt for stainless steel, wood, or silicone. No plastic, no weird flavour, no hormone disruption.
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Filtered water only. Chlorinated tap water can worsen liver burden and kill off beneficial microbes.
Disclaimer: This recipe is designed to support general wellbeing and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. For tailored protocols, consult one of our vetted practitioners.
When candida dies, it doesn’t go quietly. It can release toxins like acetaldehyde, ethanol, ammonia, and gliotoxin, putting stress on your liver, brain, and immune system. Headaches, fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings are common signs of die-off (a.k.a. Herxheimer reaction). It's not a bad thing, just your body clearing house. Rest, hydrate, and speak to a practitioner if symptoms persist.
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