ginger
CARROT SOUP
got the sniffles? this is the power soup to help prevent and heal colds & flu!
this super soup will have you and your little ones feeling better in no time with flu busting ingredients like ginger, garlic, and strong spices that ease cold and flu symptoms—and taste way better than cough syrup.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 TBSP COCONUT OIL
• 1 SMALLER YELLOW ONION
• 300G CARROTS
• 3 CUPS OF BROTH / VEGETABLE STOCK
• 1 CUP OF WATER
• 1 MEDIUM GOLD YELLOW OR RED POTATO
• 3 CLOVES OF GARLIC
• 1 OR 1 1/2 INCH OF FINE SHREDDED FRESH GINGER (DEPENDING ON YOUR TASTE)
• 1 TSP SEA SALT
• 1/2 CUP OF ORGANIC, FULL FAT COCONUT MILK
• 1/4 CUP OF FINE CHOPPED SHALLOTS OR GREEN ONIONS
DIRECTIONS
Step 1. Heat coconut oil and sautee onions till translucent.
Add broth and water.
Step 2. Once it boils, add the carrots and potatoes and lower heat to medium. After about 15 minutes (when potatoes are soft) add crushed garlic, ginger and sea salt.
Step 3. Cook it for a few more minutes, till you smell the garlic and ginger.
Step 4. Transfer all to a blender (if not using a blender that can deal with steam, i.e.: Vitamix make sure you cool the mixture a little bit) and blend it till smooth. Add coconut milk, blend it one more time and serve with scallions or shallots and coconut milk on top.
Makes 4 servings.
|by Katinka
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