Warming and easy to digest. Rich in fibre and antioxidants.
Soup, the ultimate postpartum winter comfort food.
This is packed with fibre from cauliflower, potatoes and leeks to support digestion, plus antioxidant-rich vegetables and cashews for healthy fats.
Try adding a side of beans, seeds, boiled eggs, shredded chicken or cottage cheese for protein.
Warming, gentle, and satisfying, it's a beautiful way to support recovery while keeping you full and energised through the colder months.
Ingredients
extra virgin olive oil
1 x leek
1 x large head of cauliflower
3 x small-medium potatoes
1 x large garlic clove
50 grams raw cashews
3 x cups stock or broth of choice
extra water, salt & pepper, + optional toppings
Method
- place the cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water for 1 hour or more
- clean and prep all the veggies
- in a large pot sauté the sliced leek in olive oil until softened
- add the chopped cauliflower, potatoes and garlic
- add the liquid stock or broth and then add more water until all the veggies are covered
- cover with a lid and bring to the boil, simmer until caulifower and potatoes are completely soft
- drain the cashews and add to the pot
- use a hand blender to blend until smooth
- taste and season
- serve hot with your favourite toppings e.g. parmesan, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, croutons...
