North Star Health Center

Hearty Tomato Soup Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
1 – 2 tablespoons cold-pressed virgin olive oil
1 – 3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
2 onions, 4 celery stalks with leaves, diced
8 whole fresh tomatoes or 1 large can of tomatoes – chopped finely
1 cup V 8 vegetable juice (spicy or regular) Use low sodium and organic when possible
4 cups purified water

4 tbs. Premier Tomato concentrate powder (add right before serving)
1 handful each – fresh basil, fresh parsley, fresh coriander, finely chopped (opt)
1 tsp. fresh thyme chopped, (opt) 2 bay leaves (opt)
1 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano or 2 teaspoons of dried oregano (opt)
Pinch sea salt (Pink salt is our favorite)

3 tbs Parmesan cheese for garnish

8 caps of Tumeric Powder (the caps keep fresh all the great nutrients in Tumeric) Juice of one fresh lemon

Method:
Heat the oil in a pan, add the garlic and onion and sauté for 5 minutes
Add the celery sauté for 3 min. Add the fresh tomatoes and all the herbs (except for ½ the parsley) and sauté for 3 minutes, Add all the liquids, Cook slowly with lid on for 35 minutes over low heat.
(For a thicker soup, use 2 Tbsp instant mashed potato or potato starch –  With wooden spoon, one spoon at a time, stir into the soup to avoid lumps- Cover pot and cook for another 10 minutes)
Just before serving: Open caps of tumeric and mix with Tomato Powder, add this and lemon juice, to soup and garnish with ½ the parsley, and grated parmesan cheese (opt) just prior to serving. Remember to remove bay leaves before serving.   Beans and lentils are a delicious addition for extra protein.

Looking for an instant soup idea? You can also mix 1-2 tbs. tomato powder, 2 caps tumeric, dash of pink salt, and 1-2 scoops protein powder in hot water for an instant soup that is very nutritious.   Extras: add some kefir, nutritional yeast flakes, and greens to this mug of soup to really boost the nutrition.

Healing properties of this soup include:

The simple tomato has gained a stellar reputation due to the discovery of a carotenoid called lycopene, a health promoting phyto-chemical which gives the tomato its red color.  Lycopene acts like a powerful antioxidant, helping to scavenge and neutralize harmful free radicals which can accelerate aging and cause disease. Lycopene also assists in the repair of damaged body cells as well as helping to inhibit DNA oxidation, which if left unchecked can lead to certain forms of cancer.  Many studies have supported the role of the tomato with its rich lycopene content in the prevention and nutritional support of prostate cancer, lung cancer and other types of cancer as well as heart disease and osteoporosis. According to Canadian research using lycopene to lower LDL cholesterol could mean decreased risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene a powerful immune-boosting antioxidant (270 mg in 1 tbs of Premier powder) Tomatoes are also high in potassium an important mineral for kidney, heart, blood, muscle and nerve support (1 tbs of Premier powder has 450 mg. of potassium)

Herbs are nutritious. This soup is beneficial for fatty liver and weight watchers!

Tumeric is a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy digestion, peristalsis and helps purify nerve channels and may help alleviate stiff joints.

A heart and liver healthy recipe. North Star carries:  Tomato Powder, Tumeric caps, Pink Salt, Nutritional Yeast, Greens Powders

NORTH STAR HEALTH 8619 East 116^th Street   Fishers, IN  46038

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