Since Earth Hour came around on the 31st of March, we've been inspired to try for an Earth Hour at least once every week. This is in combination with cutting down on water consumption, fuel consumption, and eating organically whenever possible.
Tomorrow, April 22, is Earth Day. In celebration, I'll be switching off appliances and lights and heading outside for a large part of the day. I think it's a perfect time to reconnect with our natural roots and bask in the new fresh spring that's arrived. Keeping it simple and earthy, I made an Herbed Organic Carrot Soup that was smooth and energizing. (This is an allergen free recipe--free of the top 8 allergens and gluten).
Herbed Organic Carrot Soup (allergen free).
- 7-8 Organic carrots
- 1 medium white or yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- Olive Oil
- 3 or 3 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock (depending on if you like the soup to have a thicker or thinner consistency).
- Salt, Pepper
- Mixed Italian Herbs, dried or fresh. I used dried Parsley, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, and Rosemary.
Chop and saute the onion and garlic with olive oil over medium heat in a sauce or soup pot. Add the chopped carrots, water/vegetable stock, spices, and herbs. (You could make a curried version by adding some curry paste or curry powder). Bring the water to a medium high temperature, but not quite boiling. Then lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Let the soup simmer for 20-30 minutes. After the carrots are cooked through, pour the soup in a blender or use an immersion blender to blend the soup to the desired consistency. I like mine mostly smooth, but with a fair bit of fine texture left.
Wishing everyone a Happy Earth Day!
How do you plan to celebrate our planet not only on Earth Day, but everyday?
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