Exra Easy Ginger-Mint Carrot Soup

Delicious Chilled Summer Summer Soup

Looking for an easy, refreshing summer recipe to perk up appetites jaded by the heat and sun? Try this delicious, healthy dish whose every spoonful says, "Mmm, good". Carrots, fresh mint, ginger and lemon flavours combine in a refreshing cold summer soup that's bound to set your taste-buds tingling and your tummy rumbling. Creamy in texture, it is a snap to make in the blender and contains a powerhouse nutritional profile. The sunflower seed-carrot base is easy to digest. A bowl, or big mug with a straw, is bursting with energy to sustain your activities. 

You'll need:  6 - 8 medium carrots; 3-4 sprigs fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped ginger root; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup soaked sunflower seeds; 4 cups filtered water; sea salt.

Sweet carrots, zesty ginger and cooling mint

Method: Soak sunflower seeds in fresh water for 2 hours. Drain. Scrub, slice and lightly steam carrots. Cool. Set a few mint sprigs aside for garnish. Place carrots, sunflower seeds, chopped ginger root, lemon juice, mint leaves and water in blender.

Chilled Ginger-Mint Carrot Soup ready to serve

Blend until thick and creamy (about 60 seconds).

Serve at room temperature, or chill slightly.

To Serve: Pour into bowls. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, and a light sprinkle of Himalayan sea salt. Or alternately, serve in a large mug or pint glass with a straw.

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