Serves 2

Raisin Relish

• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup vinegar (preferably apple cider vinegar)

Carrot Ginger Soup

• 3 cups carrot juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 avocado, peeled and deseeded
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• Salt to taste

Raisin Relish

1. Rinse raisins with fresh water.

2. Place all relish ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until just well combined. Store in the refrigerator. 

Carrot Ginger Soup

1. Place all soup ingredients except salt in a blender and blend on the highest setting until completely smooth. Season with salt to taste after blended.

2. Serve at room temperature straight from the blender OR heat gently over medium heat and serve warm.

3. Pour soup into large soup bowls and top with a few spoonfuls raisin relish. Best if consumed within 24 hours.

(per serving [~2 cups])

Calories: 423; Total Fat: 20.6g; Saturated Fat: 4.6g ; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 713mg; Total Carbohydrate: 59.6g; Dietary Fiber: 12.7g; Total Sugars: 34.2g; Protein: 5.2g; Calcium: 93mg; Iron: 3mg; Potassium: 1,422mg