Turmeric Broth Detox Soup
A natural, healing, soothing and comforting Ayurvedic soup.
INGREDIENTS – TURMERIC BROTH
1–2 tbs olive oil or ghee
1 onion- diced
1 tbs fresh ginger, grated
4–5 garlic cloves
¼ tsp mustard seed (optional)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
¾ – 1 tsp salt
4 cups water
4 cups veggie or chicken stock
¼ tsp cayenne, or more to taste
1–2 teaspoons Turmeric / Curcumin Powder Blend or 2–3 teaspoons fresh turmeric, finely grated – or a little of both
Squeeze of lime or lemon juice or 1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Middle Eastern “Minestrone”
½ cup dry basmati rice, pasta, or quinoa 1 cup cooked lentils
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans
1 can diced tomatoes
Season with lime and salt to taste, a drizzle of olive oil and fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
1. In a large heavy bottom pot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Add ginger, garlic, and any fresh turmeric and sauté 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and golden. Add the remaining spices and sauté 1-2 more minutes.
2. Add water, stock and salt. Bring to a simmer. Add vinegar or citrus. (I like a squeeze of lime) Taste. Adjust salt, lime and spice level to your liking. At this point you will have a flavourful base to add what you like. You can also refrigerate or freeze this in batches for later use.
3. Add your Turmeric / Curcumin Powder Blend just before serving in order to preserve it health benefits.
Garnish with fresh herbs: cilantro, spring onions, dill and serve with lime and drizzle with olive oil. To make it creamy, add coconut milk if you like!!!
Many thanks to Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
