Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup : Tasty and Nutritious

McKel Hill writes ... "Carrot Orange & Ginger Soup is loaded with heaps of vitamin A especially from the carrots, vitamin C from the oranges, and warming ginger which provides digestive aid among-st other health benefits. Not only is this soup nutrient dense, but it’s also low in calories. The amazing thing about this soup is the flavour translates really well both eaten cold/slightly chilled or warm/hot. 

TIP: Although you could skip the entire steps that deal with cooking and make this an all raw soup (it’d still taste fantastic), carrots are one of few vegetables that actually increase in nutrition with cooking!

INGREDIENTS
1½ lbs. raw carrots, chopped
3 cups vegetable stock
3 cups (filtered) water
1 whole orange (about 1 cup)
½ cup sweet onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
3-4 dates, pitted (adjust to sweeten) Optional
1½ inch fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)

GARNISH
With pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, fresh cilantro, Classic Cashew Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large soup pot, on medium heat add coconut oil, garlic, onions, sea salt, and celery to soften. Cook for about 5-8 minutes.
2. Add chopped carrots and cook for about 10 minutes allowing the vegetables to slightly caramelize.
3. Add vegetable stock and (filtered) water.
4. Cook until the carrots are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Carefully pour the hot liquids with vegetables in a high speed blender (or if you have an immersion blender you may use this as well) with all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
6. At this point, add the orange and fresh ginger and blend again until smooth. You can adjust the liquid at this point, if you like a thinner soup just add more water or leave it be and the soup will be thicker.
7. Reheat as needed on the stove-top or else store in the fridge for leftovers!
8. Garnish with your favourite seeds and fresh herbs or cashew cheese."
Recipe idea from here

~ wishing all readers a happy day ~

I hope you enjoy this recipe idea from Mckel. You will find a wide variety of recipe suggestions within this blog, but not all may be suitable for you. Any food allergies, or underlying health issues must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan