This delicious soup has the magic 4: Fat, protein, carb & micro-nutrients. With an abundance of energy, fibre, antioxidants, it'll keep you health & happy.
Sweet potato has been a large part of the diet for people in Okinawa, Japan, for many years. The people there were amongst some of the healthiest people in the world. As one of the blue zones, these people inspired researchers, who sought out the secret to their amazing health and longevity.
This recipe is easy and requires no frying. Just one-pot cooking.
Sweet potato contains Vitamin A & B6 and a bunch of other essential minerals. It contains Vitamin C too, however this is depleted upon cooking.
Recipe:
NOTE: Use organically grown produce where possible.
Ingredients:
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 carrots
around 5 cups stock of choice. (*if meat stock, use only from pasture-raised animals)
1/2 cup raw cashews (pref organic)
2-3 cloves chopped garlic
turmeric & pepper
dried Italian herbs
sprouted greens
natural yogurt -grass-fed, coconut yoghurt or grass-fed cheese for topping
Making a big batch of soup is a time saver and a great way to ensure nutrient intake through-out the day.
Soups can be used as a side-dish, a starter, a whole meal or in-between meal nourishment
No need to peel spuds or carrots - especially if they are organic or grown naturally. There are nutrients & fibre in the skin.
NOTE: boiled sweet potato has a lower GI than roasted or baked.
Soak the cashews for a couple of hours. For a creamier result, blend the cashews with water first. I soaked them for around an hour, then simply added them to cook with the veg, then blended the soup.
To do.
Chop the veg,
Add the veg & stock to the heat, bring to the boil then turn down.
Cook veg for around 20 mins (they take longer to boil here in Denver at high altitude!
Add the cashews after about 10 mins.
Add the pepper, herbs & turmeric
Simmer for a further 15 mins or more to allow flavours to develop.
Allow to cool a bit before blending.
Top with the greens and a dollop of yoghurt or cheese (pasture-raised, or vegan).
Enjoy.
Eat Well. Be Well. Laura xxx
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