This bright colored creamy soup combines a few health boosting ingredients that helps promote gut health. This yummy healthy soup can be served hot or cold.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 white onion cleaned and chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and grated
• 1 ½ pounds young carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground turmeric or 1-inch piece of turmeric root, peeled and grated
• Freshly ground pepper to your liking
• 4 cups filtered water
• ¼ cup plain yogurt

Instructions

1. Melt coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sweat the onions, garlic, and minced ginger for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown or develop color.
2. Add carrots, salt, cinnamon and turmeric and cook another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots are very soft, 20-25 minutes.
3. Puree soup in batches in a high speed blender.
4. If serving cold, chill soup for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.