A Creamy Cauliflower Soup to Support Hormone Balance

Most women don’t realise how much their food choices are influencing their hormones — not just how they feel day to day, but how well their body clears oestrogen, regulates mood, and manages symptoms like PMS, bloating, and fatigue.

This creamy cauliflower soup is a simple, nourishing option that works with your body — not against it. It’s ideal for the luteal phase, PMS support, or anytime you want something warm, clean, and gentle.

And no, there’s no cream in sight.

Why Cauliflower?

Cauliflower is part of the cruciferous family, along with broccoli, kale, and cabbage. These vegetables are rich in indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and sulforaphane — natural compounds that support liver detoxification and help the body break down excess oestrogen. This makes it an ideal choice for:

• Oestrogen dominance

• Hormonal acne

• PMS mood swings or irritability

• Period bloating

• Heavy or painful bleeds

It’s also fibre-rich, low glycaemic, and calming on the digestive system — which is essential if you’re trying to reduce inflammation and rebalance naturally.

Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower Hormone-Support Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 whole cauliflower, roughly chopped into florets

• 1 brown onion, roughly chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

• 600ml spring or filtered water

• 1.5 to 2 cups chicken stock, veg stock, or bone broth

• Olive oil

• Sea salt

• Parmigiano Reggiano (to serve)

• Hemp seeds (optional, for topping) (high in protein)

Method:

1. In a large saucepan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and golden.

3. Add the cauliflower florets and stir to coat them in the oil.

4. Cover the pan with a lid and let the cauliflower steam over medium-low heat until softened.

5. Pour in the stock and filtered water, then increase the heat to bring everything to a gentle boil.

6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered until everything is soft.

7. Blend the soup using a stick blender directly in the pot, or transfer to a food processor or blender in batches. Blend until smooth.

8. Season to taste with sea salt.

9. Serve topped with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a sprinkle of hemp seeds if using.

This soup is naturally creamy, deeply satisfying, and filled with ingredients your hormones will thank you for. It’s ideal for batch-cooking, lunch prep, or as a light dinner paired with a piece of sourdough or a handful of roasted chickpeas.

Add it to your regular rotation — especially during your luteal or menstrual phase, when your body is doing the most behind the scenes.

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