The ultimate comfort food perfect for any time, whether it’s cold winter’s night, you’re feeling under the weather, or you’re just looking to warm yourself up with a nourishing bowl of soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I always like to find new ways to incorporate adaptogens<\/a> into my daily routine. My two favourite adaptogens that I take almost every day are ashwagandha<\/a> and maca<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don’t know this already, adaptogens are natural substances that fight the stress on your mind and body, working to return your systems back to \u2018normal\u2019. They\u2019re stress response modifiers on both ends of the spectrum depending on what you take, to dial down your anxious feelings (ashwagandha) or boost your energy (maca) . They\u2019ve also been found to help boost your immune system and even improve focus. Usually, I get my daily dose of ashwagandha in by adding it to a smoothie or hot beverage. This time I added it into my soup to prepare for this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Packed with nourishing warming ingredients like turmeric, ginger, sundried tomatoes and the additional goodness of adaptogens; I added coconut milk and cauliflower for that extra thick and creamy consistency. I also kept it simple with the spices with just cumin, salt and pepper but if you like your soup a little warmer add in a few chilli flakes<\/a> or cayenne pepper<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best served with a drizzle of coconut milk, spiraled zucchini, black sesame seeds<\/a>, sunflower seeds<\/a>, sundried tomatoes, micro greens, coriander, Maldon salt, black pepper and a little squeeze of lemon\/lime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NOTES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n *depending on the blender you have, if it can process hot food then you can go ahead and blend it immediately otherwise let the soup cool before pouring into blender\/food processor and heat up again before serving. Alternatively, just use a hand blender and blend everything in the pot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you enjoyed making this recipe let me know over on thegoodroots.com<\/a> or tag me on Instagram @thegoodroots<\/a> #thegoodrooots , because I love hearing from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although adaptogens are an all-natural way to support your health you should still proceed with caution. A little goes a long way and in the case of adaptogens, it still rings true that too much of a good thing can be bad. Use adaptogens as you would any other supplement and with the intent to support your health and not as a cure or treatment for any disease. Consult with your primary health care provider before adding adaptogens into your diet, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdaptogenic Immune-Boosting Soup<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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