RECIPE - Primordial Soup

This soup was designed by Patrick Holford and is renowned for it's detoxifying health benefits. AND it is absolutely delicious! It is incredibly rich in Vitamin E and Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) as well as anti-inflammatories such as onions, garlic and ginger. The coconut milk gives it a rich and creamy flavour and contains medium-chain triglycerides, a special type of fat used for energy rather than being stored as fat. Coconut is also thought to help fight infections. 

Ingredients
1 tbsp coconut oil
½ red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 large sweet potato (or two small)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
¼ tsp turmeric
2 tsp Marigold low salt vegetable bouillon
½ red pepper
75 ml coconut milk
Chilli flakes (optional)

Method

• Heat the oil in a large pan and gently sauté the onion and garlic for a few minutes, until they start to soften (but not turn brown).
• Add the carrot, sweet potato, ginger, turmeric and bouillon (and optional chilli)
• Just cover with boiling water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
• Add the red pepper and coconut milk. Blend until smooth and thick. 
• Enjoy with some rye or wholegrain toast