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Potato Turmeric Rosemary Soup

Name: Potato Turmeric Rosemary Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large sweet onion (peeled and diced); 3 large white potatoes peeled and cut into pieces; 3 cups vegetable stock; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; Needles from 2 small springs of fresh rosemary (chopped, plus a few needles for garnish.); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

by Lora Wiley-Lennartz September 6, 2017

written by Lora Wiley-Lennartz September 6, 2017

This Potato Turmeric Rosemary Soup reminds me. Summer’s over. Boo Hoo. However, I’m turning that frown upside down because my favorite time of the year is rolling in. I cannot wait for the crisp air and the explosion of red, orange, gold, and yellow leaves. Also, all the lovely fall flavor recipe-ness that comes with the season.

This soup is a throw-together recipe using leftover ingredients in my kitchen. A lucky last-minute soup that exceeds expectations in the taste department is always a treat.

The soup is thick from the potatoes but has no cream, just vegetable stock. So vegetarians can do a happy dance. Furthermore, swap out the tablespoon of butter for olive oil. Then, you have a vegan version as well.

Turmeric has a bitter taste. Consequently, I suggest starting with half the amount. Then, add more as you go. Add a bit of sugar to balance out the bitter flavor. The result is a warm flavor scented with fragrant pine-like rosemary that hints at the coming winter. I know. Winter reference = too soon. However, this soup is perfect for fall weather. Let’s focus on that.

Healthy Turmeric:

Turmeric, a bright yellow spice commonly used in Indian cuisine, is renowned for its numerous health benefits. This is largely attributed to its active compound, curcumin. So, here are some of the key health benefits:

1 – Anti-inflammatory Properties: Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. Consuming turmeric may help reduce inflammation.

2 – Antioxidant Effects: Turmeric is rich in antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals and protect the body from oxidative damage, a key contributor to aging and many diseases.

3- Improved Brain Function: Curcumin may increase brain levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a growth hormone that functions in the brain. This can delay or even reverse brain diseases and age-related decreases in brain function.