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Mutti’s ‘Soup-a’ Soup…

YIELD: 12 cups (6 Servings) PREP: 10 mins COOK: 4 hrs 0 min READY IN: 4 hrs 10 mins I posted a photo of this soup a few nights ago, and I have been asked at least 100 times for the recipe! It is my dear mum's soup- Shirley- who we affectionately call Mutti (German for 'Mother'). She takes care of me when I'm tired, overworked and can't be bothered cooking for myself. Whenever I visit her, she always has something delicious waiting for me. Thanks mum xx Ingredients 1 tsp safflower oil 1 onion diced 3 celery stalks sliced finely 2 carrots diced 2 potatoes cubed 1/2 cup sweet potato diced 2 cups crushed tomatoes fresh or canned 850 ml water Instructions Heat the safflower oil in a large soup pot over a medium heat Sauté the...

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Sweet Black Sticky Rice….

YIELD: 1 1/2 cups (2 Servings) PREP: 5 mins COOK: 1 hr 30 mins READY IN: 1 hr 35 mins Traditionally eaten in small amounts to improve the flow of liver 'Qi', which promotes calmness and keeps angry feelings at bay, this is a gorgeous way to begin your day. Ingredients 3 cups water 1/2 cup sweet black stick rice available in health food stores or asian grocers 1 medjool date chopped finely Instructions Add all ingredients to a medium sized pot Bring to a boil, then drop to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 90 minutes, adding more water as needed Serve with coconut or almond milk, banana, and a sprinkling of black sesame seeds CUISINE: Japanese COURSE: Breakfast SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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Sneaky Green Smoothie…

YIELD: 2 Servings PREP: 2 mins COOK: 5 mins READY IN: 7 mins Ingredients 600 ml Natural Raw C Coconut Water 1 Frozen Banana 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberries 1 cup Baby Spinach 1/2 Avocado 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tbsp power super foods Raw Cacao Powder 1 tbsp MicrOrganics green Superfoods powder  Instructions Blend until smooth and serve immediately COURSE: Breakfast SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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Ribollita….

YIELD: 6 Servings PREP: 5 mins COOK: 30 mins READY IN: 35 mins Ingredients 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large Onion Diced Finely 3 Cloves of Garlic Minced 2 carrots diced 4 potatoes cubed 2 celery stalks Sliced Finely 2 cans of cannellini beans drained and rinsed (mash or blend half of the beans before adding to soup) 2 Roma Tomatoes Diced 6 cups filtered water 1 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt 1 tsp Dried Rosemary 2 cups Kale finely chopped 1 tbsp Basil chopped Instructions Sauté onion and garlic in the oil until soft. Add carrots, potatoes and celery, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly Add mashed and whole beans, tomatoes, water, salt, and rosemary Bring to a rolling boil, then drop to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring every 5 or so minutes. Add the kale and basil, and cook...

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Spicy Tomato Soup…

YIELD: 2 Servings PREP: 5 mins COOK: 15 mins READY IN: 20 mins Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 tsp freshly grated turmeric 1 small red chilli, diced (seeds optional) 1 can diced tomatoes 1 large carrot, sliced finely 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup coconut cream 2 roma tomatoes, quartered  1 tsp dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup fresh parsley, torn Instructions Saute onions and garlic until soft, then add ginger, turmeric and chilli Add diced tomatoes, water, carrot, coconut cream and roma tomatoes Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are soft Using a stick blender or processor, puree until smooth (process in batches, and be careful of the steam!) Season with some salt and pepper, dried basil...

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