Gingered Carrot & Beet Soup (Serves 6)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins (+ chilling if serving cold)
Why This Soup Heals:
✅ Liver-loving combo: Beets + ginger + hemp oil
✅ Rich in iron + vitamin A for blood and eye health
✅ Versatile serving: Enjoy hot or cold
✅ Dairy-free creaminess from blended veggies
Ingredients:
For Ginger Broth:
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1 cup fresh ginger (peeled, sliced)
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5 cups water
Roasted Vegetables:
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2 lbs carrots (peeled, 1" chunks)
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1 lb beets (whole, scrubbed)
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1 tbsp olive oil
Finishing Touches:
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Salt + pepper to taste
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2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
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2 tbsp hempseed oil
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Optional garnish:
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Toasted hemp seeds
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Coconut yogurt swirl
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Make Ginger Broth
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Simmer ginger + water until reduced by half (30 mins).
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Strain; reserve 2.5 cups fragrant broth.
2. Roast Vegetables
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Toss carrots with olive oil; wrap in foil.
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Wrap beets individually in foil.
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Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 1 hour until tender.
3. Blend Soup
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Peel cooled beets (skin slips off easily).
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Purée beets + carrots + 1 cup ginger broth until smooth.
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Whisk in remaining broth; season to taste.
4. Serve
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Hot: Reheat gently with extra broth if needed.
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Cold: Chill 4+ hours for gazpacho-style.
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Garnish with cilantro + hempseed oil drizzle.
Pro Tips:
🔹 Time-saver: Use pre-cooked beets (reduce roast time to 30 mins for carrots only).
🔹 Extra creamy: Add ¼ cup coconut milk while blending.
🔹 Spice option: Add ½ tsp cumin with ginger for warmth.
Health Benefits Breakdown:
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Beets: Betalains support liver detox
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Carrots: Beta-carotene boosts immunity
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Ginger: Anti-nausea + anti-inflammatory
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Hemp oil: Omega-3s for heart health
Serving Suggestions:
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Cleanse meal: Pair with massaged kale salad
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Elegant starter: Serve in espresso cups with hemp crème fraîche
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Meal prep: Freezes well for 3 months
Dietary Notes:
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Gluten-free + vegan
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Nut-free (omit coconut garnish if needed)
"A bowl of liquid rubies—this soup nourishes as deeply as its color suggests." ❤️
