Mooladhara Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped fine
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• paprika, to taste
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pan or pressure cooker, heat the olive oil and then add the onion. cook over medium heat just until soft, 4-6 minutes.
• 2 add all the remaining vegetables, sprinkle the turmeric over all and stir until the veggies are evenly covered. pour the vegetable broth over all.
• 3 if using a pressure cooker, cook at high pressure for 15 minutes and then allow the pressure to naturally release - generally another 15 to 20 minutes.
• 4 if using a large soup pan, bring the mixture to a boil and then allow to gently simmer for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are nearly falling apart.
• 5 using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it has a thick and creamy texture.
• 6 season with salt and pepper, pour into bowls, decorate each serving with a sprinkle of paprika, and serve immediately.