"Fix-me" soup with turmeric and EVOO
Your best friend this winter.
Packed with curcumin, an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immune-boosting compound that can help keep colds at bay turmeric is there to lend a helping hand during winter.
As a fat-soluble nutrient, its benefits are best obtained when paired with a healthy fat, making EVOO a nutritiously beneficial, as well as delicious, pairing.
In the words of recipe creator Theresa (aka @sssssoupsssss) "it’s like a warm, sunny hug that you can spoon." What more could you want.
Here's the method:
Serves 2
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion and ginger, cover, and let them soften for a few minutes.
- Add the garlic and fresh turmeric, cover, and cook for a few minutes more.
- Stir in the turmeric powder, then add the chicken stock. Reduce heat to very low and gently simmer for about 30 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add the pearl couscous.
- Place the vegetables in a sieve over the couscous and cover with a lid to steam them.
- Strain the stock (don't discard the solids! Keep them in the fridge for a few days to toss into soups and salads).
- Divide the couscous and vegetables between two bowls, pour over the stock, and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
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Make it yours
This dish is originally made with infused homemade chicken stock, but you can also use plant-based stock to make this veggie or vegan friendly.
If you can't find pearl couscous you can opt for rice, pasta or another grain of your choice!