 This warming soup uses in-season vegetables and is lovely to come home to and heat up after a busy day. High in vitamin C, it is a tonic for those feeling stressed or burnt out.
Serves 2-3, prep time 40 mins, you will need a good blender or food processor 1 red onion, chopped Few cloves of garlic, chopped roughly 1 medium-sized butternut squash, organic if possible 2 medium to large-sized sweet potatoes, organic if possible Ground cinnamon Ground sea salt and black pepper  A little spicy, this meal is packed with veges, protein, iron, B vitamins, zinc and fibre, all of which nourish your nervous system, mental wellbeing, liver and digestive function. Made without cheese or sour cream, this meal is perfect for people who are allergic or intolerant to dairy foods, or taking a break from eating dairy. Even if you do eat dairy, why not give this recipe a go.....it really is fantastically tasty, and very satisfying. Serves 2 very hungry people or 3 people wanting a smaller meal, prep time 45-60 mins 1 large red onion 1 teaspoon each of powdered cumin, whole cumin seeds, coriander powder 1 small red chili 500g beef mince, grass-fed and organic ideally 1 can of black beans 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1-2 carrots, grated (using organic veges is encouraged) 1 capsicum, diced 1 little gem lettuce 1 bag of organic, non-GMO corn chips (check Countdown or Woolworths in NZ and Aus for the Macro brand) For the guacamole and salsa: 2 ripe avocados 1 lemon Sea salt and cracked black pepper 8 small cherry tomatoes Handful of fresh coriander leaves 1 small red chili  Is your digestive system groaning from Christmas and New Year's indulgence? All that festive and delicious cheese and wine, second helpings at Christmas lunch, champagne brekkies, boxed choccies and rich desserts.... Wonderfully indulgent, and a lot of work for our guts, hey!
Feasting is one of life's great pleasures and we're fortunate to be able to do so. It's also good to rest and soothe our digestive systems. For a light-yet-satisfying, restorative meal, try this Vietnamese-style soup. It's rich in liver-detoxifying and gut-soothing amino acids, herbs and spices, thanks to the bone broth, ginger and coriander it contains. It's also gluten-free, hydrating, and offers the antimicrobial powerhouse combo of chilli, ginger and garlic - good medicine for anyone recovering from a cold or other respiratory illness brought on by end-of-year exhaustion. |