May’s Recipe! – Weekly Wellness Tip

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli.

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli.
A good soup makes for a good meal for any season.  In the warmer months, however, you may prefer foods that are on the cooler side.  This Cold Asparagus Yogurt Soup can be enjoyed hot or cold.  It also has fresh spring greens, and slight sourness of yogurt, making this a good, light, spring meal

Instructions

• Heat butter & oil in large pot, over medium heat.  Add asparagus, onions, leeks, and pinch or two of salt.  Cook for about 5 minutes, until soft.
• Add water, another pinch of salt, and a grind or two of pepper, bringing to a slight simmer.  Cook another 10-15 minutes, till it’s very soft.  Taste, and season if needed.
• Put soup and yogurt in a blender.  Blend till smooth, perhaps in batches.  Put back in pot, taste and season.
• Serve chilled or warm, as desired.  Top with a dollop of yogurt, or a drizzle of olive oil if you like. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Asparagus, ends trimmed and cut.
• ¾ cup chopped onion (spring or yellow).
• 2 leeks, rinsed and chopped.
• 2 TBS unsalted butter.
• 1 TBS Olive oil.
• 4 cups water.
• ½ cup of yogurt.
• Salt & Pepper to taste.

Instructions

• Heat butter & oil in large pot, over medium heat.  Add asparagus, onions, leeks, and pinch or two of salt.  Cook for about 5 minutes, until soft.
• Add water, another pinch of salt, and a grind or two of pepper, bringing to a slight simmer.  Cook another 10-15 minutes, till it’s very soft.  Taste, and season if needed.
• Put soup and yogurt in a blender.  Blend till smooth, perhaps in batches.  Put back in pot, taste and season.
• Serve chilled or warm, as desired.  Top with a dollop of yogurt, or a drizzle of olive oil if you like.

(Recipe from Rivka at Food52)

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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In good health,

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, P.C.