Restorative Carrot, Ginger & Turmeric Soup

Everyone says Chicken Soup is the cure for the common cold; it's comforting and filling and reminds you of sick days home from school with mom. My sick days from school were spent at my Jannies, she would always have a fresh, homemade, hot pot of chicken noodle soup on the go. This is my grown-up version of sick day soup; Full of Vitamin C with a touch of spice it will have you feeling better in no time.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil

• 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped

• 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Ginger, Minced

• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Turmeric, Minced

• 1/2 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper

• 6-8 Large Carrots, Peeled and Chopped to 1" Pieces

• 5 Cups Vegetable Stock

• Salt and Pepper to taste

• 2 Cups Coconut Milk + more for serving

• Thai Chilies, chopped for garnish

• Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat coconut oil on medium heat. Add onion and cook till softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric and cayenne and cook till fragrant 1-2 minutes. Add carrots and vegetable stock, bring to a boil and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.

2. Allow soup mixture to cool then carefully add to blender and blend soup in batches.

3. Add soup back to pot, season with salt & pepper and add in coconut milk.

4. Ladle into soup bowls and serve topped with thai chilies, drizzled coconut milk, freshly chopped parsley or fresh baked bread

Serves 4

Time 1 hour