Superfood soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large butternut squash
- 5 large carrots
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 white onion
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp coriander
- 1 can of organic coconut milk
PREPARATION
- 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- 2Peel the carrots and add in a baking dish with the garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Add the carrots and whole butternut squash in the oven. Cook for around 45 mins to 1 hour or until fork tender.
- 3Cut the squash and separate the seeds. Scoop out the squash. Set aside.
- 4In a large pot, add chopped onions turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and olive oil. Sauté until lightly browned. Add in vegetable stock and coconut milk. Then add in carrots, garlic and squash. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 mins.
- 5Let sit until cool enough to transfer to a blender. Blend the ingredients until smooth. Transfer back to large pot and heat until the soup becomes the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
It’s still cold and rainy here in the East this April, so I’m craving allllll the warm comfort foods-especially being at home so much. I don’t often make soup myself but this one was SO simple and delicious-not to mention vegan and plant-based. Butternut squash is a great source of potassium, fiber, and Vitamins C and A, so it aids in digestion, skin health, and immunity. Carrots are also a good source of fiber and potassium and of course vitamin A (beta carotene). Turmeric is anti-inflammatory and can even help alleviate stress (and depression) which we could all use right now!
Try this soup with a side of greens and topped with pumpkin seeds for a balanced meal. Let me know what you think!
Green Smoothie
1 Cup coconut water
1 Cup spinach leaves (or 1/2 cup frozen)
1 Cup frozen mango/pineapple
Homemade Granola Bars
3/4 cup oats, blended in food processor
1.5 cups nuts and seeds (3/4 cup cashews, 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup pistachios, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds)
Chocolate Fondue
5 ounces (1 bar) of dark chocolate (I have used Eating Evolved, Hu Kitchen, and Juice Press. All are more than 70% cacao and sweetened with coconut sugar.)
1 Tbsp coconut oil
Healthy Chicken Parmesan
Chicken breasts (boneless, skinhrefless) pounded thin with meat tenderizer
4-5 egg whites in bowl
