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seaweed
yields 2–4 servings
Sea vegetables can be added
MELON SOUP to any salad and most reci-
pes. If you dislike the taste
An excellent way to break a fast or a
refreshing appetizer. The spice adds of sea vegetables on their
an additional flavor boost. Start own, consider using small
with a pinch of spice and add more amounts in other recipes;
according to taste. they will not alter the taste or

½ ripe melon of your choice, coarsely flavor. Using them this way,
chopped you receive all the benefits
Cinnamon, cardamom, clove, mint, or while enjoying the tastes you
ginger, for sprinkling prefer.

1. In a blender, blend the chopped Add a strip of seaweed when
melon well. Add a little water if cooking soups and beans.
necessary to get the blending It will tenderize the beans
process started. for easier digestion (even if
2. Ladle into bowls to serve immedi- beans have not been pre-
ately. Sprinkle with a dash of your soaked) and also add min-
favorite spice. eral content to your dishes,
or just toast for a light crisp
snack.
Note that similar to green
leafy vegetables, seaweeds
need to be soaked for 10
minutes, then rinsed and
checked for insects, before
use.

Spinach Mint Soup
224 HEALTHY EVER AFTER for garnish Adzuki bean sprouts or cubed cucumber, 1 tablespoon Bragg liquid aminos 2 cups water 1 clove garlic (optional) smooth. onion (optional) chopped 2. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with with the adzuki bean sprouts or cubed cucumber. 1. In a blender or food processor, puree all the ingredients except the garnish until the consistency is ¼ cup chopped red or sweet 1 cucumber, unpeeled and ¼ cup

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can, with its thick consistency, is preferred.
RECIPE NOTE If you are using coconut milk, the coconut milk from the

per.

# yields 2 servings yields 2 servings ¼ avocado 2 cups water Pinch of paprika 1 teaspoon Bragg liquid aminos Juice of ¼ lemon spinach 1 cup chopped spinach smooth and creamy texture. round, is naturally antibacterial—and has a wonderful flavor. The avocado gives this soup its Mint is an aromatic herb that has cooling, refreshing properties. It’s versatile, available all year SPINACH MINT SOUP Blend all ingredients until smooth. 1 teaspoon minced gin

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