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Red Pepper & Hemp Soup

Mmmmmmm mmmmmm good! Here’s a soup recipe that is sure to excite your tastebuds. And it’s very easy to make.

Why are raw soups so great? Well, for one thing, they’re chock full of enzymes, nutrients, and fiber, but their blended texture makes them highly digestible. This means they’re great for anyone who suffers from impaired digestion, or simply for any occasion when you need to give your digestive system a little TLC (illness; pre- or post-workout; when you’re rundown). They’re also quick and easy: raw soups don’t require making a perfect roux, waiting for vegetables to soften, or spending hours watching a pot simmer. And for most of us, soups evoke sweet childhood memories of simplicity and comfort.

If the thought of eating soups cold upsets you, don’t be deterred: it’s perfectly OK to heat them gently over a very low flame until they’re room temperature. If you’re not strictly raw and don’t care to be, go ahead and warm them up as much as you’d like! This soup is sweet, creamy, and a little nutty tasting, but what really makes it shine is the kick from lemon juice and turmeric. It’s quick, nourishing, and—for those of you who are hung up on that whole protein thing—rich in protein, too. Enjoy it!

Ingredients:

• 2 extra large (or 3 regular) red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
• ½ cup hemp seeds
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsps lemon juice
• ½ tsp curry powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Braggs liquid aminos
• Black pepper to taste
• 2/3 cup water (or to taste – this will depend on how thick or thin you like your soup)

Equipment:

• Blender

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. You may want to begin with ½ cup water and adjust based on texture as you go along! And that’s it! This is a one-step soup. If you want, you can add garlic or onion to mix it up a bit to taste.

Of course, soup is lonely without a giant salad by its side:

Spinach, radicchio, broccoli. All together now:

This recipe was submitted by Gena Hamshaw is a nutritional counselor with an emphasis on raw foods, digestive health, and detoxification. Based in Manhattan, she works with men and women around the country to find lasting means towards better health. She is also the author of the popular blog, Choosing Raw, where she shares recipes, tips, and musings on the raw lifestyle. Among her favorite recipes is the uber-simple raw banana soft-serve, which can be found here: http://www.choosingraw.com/this-post-will-change-your-life/.

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