Ginger Turmeric Carrot Soup Recipe

SHA Wellness Clinic's nutrition expert Melanie Waxman has shared this anti-inflammatory healthy soup recipe that supports gut health, strengthens the immune system and gets you glowing from the inside out!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ leek rinsed and finely sliced
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger grated
• 6-8 carrots, rinsed and sliced on the angle about ½ inch thick
• Pinch sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1-inch piece of turmeric root grated (or use ½ teaspoon ground)
• 4 cups (1 quart) spring water
• 1 inch strip kombu sea vegetable
• 2 tablespoons white miso diluted in a little water
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley, cilantro or seeds for garnish

Preparation:

• Place the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks, garlic, minced ginger, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the carrots, salt, cinnamon and turmeric and cook another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the water and kombu, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots are very soft, About 20 minutes.
• Remove the kombu and puree soup in a high speed blender.
• Return the soup to the heat and warm until simmering.
• Turn off heat and add the diluted miso. Mix gently and serve.
• Garnish with chopped parsley, cilantro or seeds- can add a little more grated ginger for a stronger flavour.