Winter-warming gut nourishing carrot and artichoke soup

carrot & jerusalem artichoke soup

450g carrots, grated

450g jerusalem artichokes, peeled and grated

1 tsp coconut oil (deodorised) or olive oil

1 onion (large) diced

1 clove garlic chopped

1 tsp turmeric powder or grate 1 cm fresh

1.2 litres chicken stock, homemade or bought 

fry onion, garlic and turmeric in coconut oil for 2 minutes, add carrot and artichoke and fry another 3 minutes. add chicken stock and bring to boil, reduce and simmer for 20-30 minutes until veg is soft, blend, season to taste and serve drizzled with a little olive oil

top with chopped herbs

therapy for gastrointestinal issues:

soluble fibre: artichokes, carrots, onion, garlic

prebiotic: artichokes, onion, garlic

antimicrobial: garlic, coconut oil, olive oil, turmeric powder

anti-carcinogenic: turmeric

betacarotene / vitamin A: carrots

collagen: chicken stock