Fresh Mulligatawny Soup

Fresh fruits and vegetables make this simple soup recipe a complete source of nutrition.  Turmeric, ginger, and cayenne help detox the body.  This recipe is also gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and vegetarian.

Prep: 20 minutes

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet or red onion, peeled, diced
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped
• 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 2 heaping cups thinly shredded cabbage
• 1 14-oz. can chick peas, drained
• 1 quart fresh spring water
• 2 cups vegetable juice
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsps curry powder or paste
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, more or less, to taste
• A small pinch of sea salt, to taste
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Juice from 1 medium lime, or to taste

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients (except lime juice and coconut milk) in a slow cooker and cook until veggies are soft
2. Add coconut milk and lime juice just before serving
3. For a smooth soup, puree ingredients before cooking