Turmeric Carrot Ginger Detox Soup

It’s that time of the year again. We’re all returning to food reality after holiday indulgence. In our house, we slowly taper off the holiday Food. First, there is New Year’s Day, yet another lay around, lazy day of eating sometimes punctuated by a brisk walk. We spend the few days after repurposing holiday leftovers into some sort of menu. One hopefully remotely resembling something healthy. If you add a side salad to whatever you are eating, it’s healthy, right? Additionally, I gathered scraps leftover in my fridge to make this Turmeric Carrot Ginger Detox Soup. This recipe is my version of a similar one saved from a German cooking magazine.

Healthy, Filling and Freezes Well:

If you looking for recipes that are filling and healthy. Try this Turmeric Carrot Ginger Detox Soup. The soup is very thick, contains all healthy ingredients. Also, this recipe makes enough for six servings and freezes well.

The soup starts with a base of vegetable broth. I used store bought. However, if you are the person who collects vegetable scraps in your freezer and makes your own, good for you. Use that. The broth is flavored with fresh chopped herbs and turmeric.

Chopped carrots, onions, and parsnips are sauteed in olive oil and then added to the soup. I pureed the soup using a stick blender. If you do not have a stick blender, transfer the soup to a blender and puree. Then return the soup to the pot to heat it up once more. Skip the pureeing if you like. However, make sure you boil the Turmeric Carrot Ginger Detox Soup until the vegetables are thoroughly tender.

Turmeric has many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. Furthermore, turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. Often I look for ways to incorporate turmeric into my daily diet. As a result, I use turmeric in lattes, salad dressings, and smoothies

Use Organic Ingredients:

This Turmeric Carrot Ginger Detox Soup contains mostly organic ingredients. Anything that has “detox” in the title deserves the organic treatment. The store-bought organic broth is a low sodium version. Consequently, it’s easier to control salt intake. The soup is sweetened with two tablespoons of maple syrup. However, adjust the amount to your taste.

I got my greens in by throwing some fresh chopped spinach on top of this Turmeric Carrot Ginger Detox Soup. The spinach also adds extra crunch and color.

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Turmeric Carrot Ginger Detox Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword Detox Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 2 lbs carrots
• 1/2 lb parsnips
• 1 red onion
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (I used dill, rosemary, mint, and thyme)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves chopped

Instructions

1. Peel the carrots and parsley root and chop into small pieces.
2. Peel and dice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic clove.
3. Place the vegetable broth and the fresh herbs in a pot.
   
4. In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil.
5. Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onions become transparent, stirring frequently.
6. Add the carrot and parsley root pieces to the pan. Stir to combine.
7. cook, stirring until the carrots and parsley root begin to soften.
8. Drizzle the maple syrup into the pan. Add the lemon juice to the pan and stir to combine.
9. Cook, stirring for another 3 -4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
10. Stir the turmeric into the herb vegetable broth.
11. Add the stir fried vegetables to the pot and bring to a boil.
    
12. Lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
13. Use a hand blender to puree the mixture.
14. Season with Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
15. Divide the soup between four bowls.
16. Garnish with the fresh spinach and serve.

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