Winter Soup Recipe

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

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

Winter – Sweet Potato Soup (from Dr. Taz at MindBodyGreen.com)

Winter is a time during which many people suffer from hormonal imbalances.  The lack of daylight, and inactivity often leaves one feeling out of sorts.  Coming towards the season’s end, here is a nice sweet potato soup that can help gently harmonize your hormones.

Ingredients Directions

1 TBSP Coconut oil 1.  Heat the oil in a large soup pot, and 

1 Lg diced onion on Med/high.  Saute onions/carrots 5 min.

1 cup diced carrots 2.  Add garlic/ginger, cook 1 min. more.

1 clove minced garlic 3.  Add sweet potato and broth.  Mash/blend

1 tsp fresh, peeled, grated ginger on med. heat, till desired consistency.

3 Lg roasted sweet potatoes (scooped out of skin) 4.  Salt & Pepper to taste

6 – 8 cups chicken broth 5.  Garnish with cilatro.

½ cup shopped cilantro

Salt & Pepper to taste

This recipe is a great non-prescription way to regulate and balance hormones.  These winter foods warm and nourish on both the Qi and blood levels.  In essence, harmonizing yin and yang.  Sweet potatoes especially are loaded with vitamins such as A, C, K, and Manganese.  Note that many nourishing foods can have a cloying nature, where digestion get stuck.  The onions, and ginger in this case help keep things moving.  The result is a balanced dish that warms, and nourishes; but won’t leave you feeling over-stuffed and bogged down.

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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