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54 wellness
nutrition
Love Your Locks Spiced Soup
(Serves 6)
the boil. Then reduce the heat and
simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and
allow to cool before blending.
4. Blend until smooth. Serve with a
dollop of yoghurt, sprinkle of spices
and some pumpkin seeds to garnish.
This recipe is rich in vitamin A that
is vital for a healthy scalp and strong
hair. If you aren’t too keen on spices
you can leave them out and have
plain or with herbs like coriander or
rosemary instead.
Ingredients
1 kg pumpkin, peeled and deseeded,
cut into 1cm chunks
800g carrots, peeled and cut into
1cm chunks
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 brown onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp mustard seed
2 tsps coriander powder
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp cardamom powder
¼ tsp chilli powder (optional)
1 litre bone broth or vegetable stock
500 ml water
Natural yoghurt and pumpkin seeds
to serve
Method
1. Preheat oven to 210°C. Line a
large roasting pan with baking paper
and add pumpkin and carrot chunks.
Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and
toss to coat evenly. Roast for 30-35
minutes until tender and beginning
to brown.
2. Whilst the vegetables are
roasting, heat the remaining oil in
a large saucepan on medium to low
heat. Sauté the onions with a pinch
of salt until soft. Lower the heat and
add the garlic and all the spices,
stirring constantly. Cook for two
to three minutes until the mustard
seeds start to pop.
3. Remove the carrot and pumpkin
from the oven when done and add
to pan with the onions. Add stock/
broth and water and increase the
heat to medium. Cover and bring to
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