Winter Warmer Recipe

Carrot & Ginger Soup Recipe

Winter is the season to be eating all those nutrient rich root vegetables. Carrots are known for their cleansing curative properties, they are rich in vitamin A, sodium, potassium, phosphorous, calcium, sulphur and magnesium.

Ingredients (organic is best):

• 2T butter or ghee
• ½ tsp asafoetida powder
• 2-3 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 4½ cups of sliced carrots
• 1C diced potatoes
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 4C (1L) vegetable stock or water
• Chopped coriander or parsley to garnish

Melt the butter, sprinkle in the asafoetida & ginger, stirring briefly. Add the sliced carrots, potatoes, salt & pepper and saute for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock or water, and bring to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes until the vege's are deliciously tender.

Remove from heat, transfer into a bowl, cool a little before blending to a smooth puree. Return the soup to stove and reheat gently.