Monday, July 12, 2010

Anti-Inflammatory Recipe-Pea Soup

This soup is great for summer time! It includes mint which is cooling and is a great remedy to aid digestion and heal an inflamed gut/stomach. Some studies also suggest that mint has anti-cancer properties. Peas have a sweet flavor and therefore benefit the Spleen/Stomach while decreasing the effects of an overactive liver (anger, headache, eye pain, pain on the side of the ribs, fatigue, loose stool alternating with constipation); Peas also harmonize Stomach qi by helping to relieve rebellious Stomach qi-hiccups, belching, coughing, they also treat constipation. This is a simple and nourishing recipe, enjoy!

2 Bags Frozen Organic Peas
1 Medium Onion
2-3 TBS Ghee (you can substitute extra virgin olive oil if you prefer)
1 Handful of Fresh Mint
2 Cups Vegetable Stock
1/2-1 tsp Black Pepper
Pinch of Sea Salt

Directions:
Set out peas to thaw. Heat stove to medium and add ghee to your frying pan. Dice the onion and add it along with sea salt and pepper to pan, let cook for 7-10minutes. Add 1 1/2 bag of peas, fresh mint and veggie stock-add in just enough veggie stock so it covers the peas. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and place in blender. Quickly blend so soup has a slightly chunky consistency. Remove from blender and add in remaining 1/2 bag of peas. Place back on the stove and heat for 1-2 more minutes. Serves 4.

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