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Carrot-Peppermint Stomach Soother

 
 

This is the perfect potion to sip when experiencing winter flu. It nourishes and hydrates the body without disrupting digestion.

Ingredients

  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried peppermint, or 1 peppermint tea bag

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover loosely, and simmer until the carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes. If you're using a tea bag, discard it now.

2. Blend or process the mixture until it is very smooth. Sip warm.

If the weather is damp: Stir in a pinch of ground ginger before blending.

If the weather is dry: Stir in a teaspoon of lemon juice before blending.

From Healing Secrets of the Seasons: Recipes and Remedies That Soothe, De-stress, and Energize Throughout the Year by Judith Benn Hurley.

Categories: 
BeveragesVeganVegetarianWinter
Tags: 
carrots

  • Andrea Reusing: The Key 3

    Andrea Reusing is the creator of the restaurant Lantern in Chapel Hill, N.C., and author of the book Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes. In this installment of The Key 3, she shares with Lynne Rossetto Kasper the techniques behind three of her favorite recipes: Turnip Soup, Overnight Braised Short Ribs and Tomato Salad.

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