TURMERIC AND TOMATO DETOX SOUP

Well I made this soup today and it is absolutely delicious, please try it.

An added bonus is the added detox and anti-inflammatory ingredients it has. Turmeric (Cucurmin) has anti-inflammatory effects comparable to drugs like hydrocortizone, but without its negative side effects.

Tomatoes are an exceptional source of a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, another ally in the fight against chronic diseases including cancer. Chronic diseases are mainly caused by oxidative stress and inflammation, so pairing the antioxidants in tomatoes with the magical anti-inflammatory action of turmeric has fantastic benefits for your body health. Cucurmin is better absorbed by our bodies when paired with black pepper, so make sure you use this abundantly in your soup.

Serves 2

* 5 oz cherry tomatoes, rinsed and cut in halves
* 1 can diced tomatoes with their sauce
* ½ cup low-sodium vegetable stock
* 1 small onion, finely diced
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tsp turmeric powder
* 1 tsp coconut oil
* ½ tsp sea salt
* 1 tsp dried basil
* 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* Freshly ground black pepper
* Mixed seeds and nuts, to garnish


Heat the coconut oil in a sauce pan and fry the onion and garlic for one minute. Add turmeric and cherry tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes softens and leave their juices. Add the tomato can, vegetable stock, apple cider vinegar and basil, bring to boil, cover with a lid and let simmer for five minutes. Transfer into the blender and pulse to obtain a creamy liquid. Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with mixed seeds and nuts.

Enjoy.