ANTI-INFLAMMATORY BROCCOLI, GINGER AND TURMERIC SOUP

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs

This super healthy broccoli, ginger and turmeric soup is a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory ingredients and will warm you right up on a cold day.

Course: Main Course 

Servings: 6 -8

Calories: 126 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups of leeks chopped
• 2 tablespoons ginger chopped
• 8 cups of broccoli florets roughly 2 heads
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 6 cups stock

Instructions

1. Heat a large pan over medium heat, and melt the butter. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 or so minutes, until leeks are cooked through.
2. Transfer the leeks to a 5 quart slow cooker with the ginger, broccoli, turmeric, salt, sesame oil and stock.
3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, until broccoli is tender.
4. Using a blender or immersion blender, blend until creamy and smooth.
5. Serve with yogurt and big chunks of bread.

Recipe Notes

CAUTION: do not cook this on high and be cautious to not overcook the soup (can cause bitterness)

Excellent served with yogurt or sour cream