Low Histamine Broccoli & Quercetin Soup

Name: Low Histamine Broccoli & Quercetin Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Functional Medicine
Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh, not frozen); 1 medium white onion; 1 green apple, peeled and cubed; 2 cloves garlic; 3 cups filtered water or low-histamine broth; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ tsp turmeric powder; ¼ tsp black pepper; Fresh parsley to finish

Broccoli activates NRF2 pathways via sulforaphane, reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines. Combined with quercetin-rich onion and apple, this soup is a mast cell stabilizer in a bowl.

☀️ Lunch⏱ 10 min🔥 15 min👤 Serves 4✓ Very Safe

Mast Cell StabilizingNRF2 ActivationAnti-Inflammatory

Ingredients

◆2 cups broccoli florets (fresh, not frozen)

◆1 medium white onion

◆1 green apple, peeled and cubed

◆2 cloves garlic

◆3 cups filtered water or low-histamine broth

◆1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

◆½ tsp turmeric powder

◆¼ tsp black pepper

◆Fresh parsley to finish

Method

1Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil on low heat for 5 minutes.

2Add broccoli, apple, turmeric, and pepper. Stir to coat.

3Pour in water/broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 12 minutes.

4Blend until smooth. Do not overcook — sulforaphane is heat-sensitive.

5Serve warm with fresh parsley on top.

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Clinical Note

Better Kitchen is a functional nutrition companion, not a replacement for medical care. MCAS and HAT are highly individual — always introduce new foods slowly and track reactions with your allergist or immunologist.