Hildegard Soup

The term Hildegard soup describes variants that are based on the nutritional teachings of Hildegard von Bingen. The insights of the abbess, revered as a saint, consider a balanced diet as an important cornerstone.

Application

For a successful start to the day, Hildegard von Bingen recommended having a warming meal for breakfast, such as a Hildegard soup. The warmth essentially brings the stomach up to operating temperature and helps the person better tolerate other foods throughout the day.

She also recommended Hildegard soups to people sensitive to cold. Comfortably warm dishes are well suited to reduce constant chills.

Hildegard soups also represent an important part of fasting, during which, according to the monastery expert, only liquid foods are allowed. Those who consume only liquid nourishment like tea, juices, and soups for a week experience the cleansing powers of fasting.

Spelt as a base: Hildegard’s preferred grain also for the soup

Hildegard soups typically present themselves as spelt soup. This is because Hildegard’s favorite grain, spelt, is used. The grain is not only excellent for baking but also serves as a foundation for Hildegard soups. Spelt is among the alkaline-acting foods, as we know today. To stay healthy, the saint advised a Hildegard soup based on spelt, which also offers an exquisite taste experience.

Recipe for Hildegard soup

If you want to try one of the delicious Hildegard soups yourself, here is a recipe for a spelt variant.

Ingredients for Hildegard soup:

• 1 liter of water
• 4 tablespoons of spelt flour
• 50 grams of butter
• Salt, nutmeg, parsley, and basil for seasoning
• Spelt grains for refinement
• (Galant and Bertram)

Preparation of Hildegard soup:

1. Stir the spelt flour into cold water and whisk well.
2. Add the butter as well as the herbs and spices.
3. Bring the Hildegard soup to a boil for a few minutes, stirring well.
4. Let the Hildegard soup steep and enjoy.

The spelt soup according to Hildegard von Bingen tastes excellent even in its simple form, but also forms the basis for further refinements. Because Hildegard soup tends to be slightly filling, you can also cook a few spelt grains with it. This promotes digestion. If you additionally refine the Hildegard soup with Galant and Bertram, it is said by the saint to unfold its healing power.

Anyone who has little time for cooking in everyday life can also reach for one of the ready-made Hildegard soups. For this, our Lichtengel-Suppe® with spelt semolina is recommended, which fills the stomach and warms the soul.