When in doubt – make soup. When in doubt while also holding a beautiful bunch of spring carrots make this vegan, creamy carrot ginger soup. It’s smooth and rich without being heavy. It’s perfect for this time of year when you are craving something bright but also warming. It soothes the soul, and it quiets the mind – two things I’ve been needing a lot of lately.
Since my bilateral ovarian cystectomy last spring when I was diagnosed with stage four endometriosis, I have spent every single day questioning my work. And whether or not I belong to blogging anymore. I love to care for others through food. I love to create plant-based recipes to fuel your lives. But life is different for me now. What started as a resource for my health coaching clients seven years ago has evolved into much more than that. I also want to tell you stories.
My (endo) diagnosis changed me in so many ways.
Managing a chronic illness is a full time job. Most of my emotional energy is spent grieving former expectations that no longer exist. Especially when it comes to infertility and family planning. And it is excruciatingly hard to create in a space that I am not fully honest with you in.
You may have even noticed I have been disconnected from my work. My posts over the last year have been sporadic at best. There is so much going on behind the scenes that posting pretty pictures of food has begun to feel mundane. I want to feel excited about blogging again. I want to feel like my work is meaningful again. And I know in order to do that I need to be true to myself. So, soon along with the plant-based recipes you are already familiar with, you will start to see some different content that focuses on endometriosis, infertility, chronic illness and pain, and mental health.
I know I may lose some of you in this process. I am prepared for that. But I hope to continue to inspire and support those of you like me who are searching for a place to heal, and to feel heard and to belong. If you have feedback on this change, I am here for it. Drop me a comment below or send me a message.
Carrot ginger soup for the soul.
Carrot ginger soup is made for your soul. And it is also made super creamy without any dairy and with the magic of raw cashews. And they don’t require soaking because they are going to simmer in our stock and get nice and plump prior to blending.
This carrot soup takes twenty minutes to cook and requires just a handful of pantry ingredients like low-sodium vegetable broth, olive oil and ground ginger. I chose to make this soup with ground ginger instead of fresh because it abundant in my pantry right now and it is a great way to consume the power-packed root in an affordable, accessible way.
Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup with Black Pepper
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups carrots, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup carrot top leaves (or fresh parsley)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a soup pot heat the olive oil over low-medium heat. Add the carrots, garlic, salt, pepper and ginger and sauté for 10 minutes.
- Turn the heat up to medium and add in the broth, cashews and carrot tops. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer, continue to cook at a simmer for ten minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat and add in the apple cider vinegar and stir. Transfer to a blender and process until smooth. Serve warm.
Lily Diamond says
I am so excited for this new journey with you on WF+L. Your experiences, your wisdom, your food, your love will heal so many. I can’t wait.
phillip says
I am now even more interested, because of your new emphasis. Thank you!
Cynthia says
What an incredible challenge and loss you are going through right now. I pray that you will find comfort through the many people you have come to know, and who you have let know you. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability with your news. Life is far from perfect, and when we share our difficult journeys, it makes all of us stronger. Sending a virtual hug, Cynthia
Karen says
Best wishes to you always. So many of us are here for you to continue your journey.
Elizabeth says
So much love to you, Sher. Your health and wellness need to come before everything else. Though I don’t like that you are experiencing physical and mental pain, I’m excited to see more of YOU here. In all the shifts and changes in the food blog world, I feel the same sense of disconnection from my own space, and find this new journey of yours to be inspiring. I also know that in sharing your experience, you’ll be the voice that makes others out there not feel so alone, xo.
Kathy M Barlean says
Sometimes life just sucks. I’ll be praying for you. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Jim Clark says
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I’ll be delighted to keep getting recipes from you.
Lisa says
Life throws us crazy curveballs sometimes. I hope you are finding a way to heal in your own way, on your own terms. And as long as you find what you are doing on the blog meaningful and fulfilling, well, that’s all that really matters.
andrea says
I’m so happy to hear about the raw honesty you are ready to share here. I think the time is ripe for some real and heartfelt posts that go beyond a beautiful plate of food. As a fellow gal who has (is) struggling with physical and mental health I’m so happy to see this new direction you’re taking the blog. Also, I’ll be knocking on your doorstep sometime next year! I can’t wait to visit you guys in TX, xo.
Bañera says
I just bought a food processor and I want to use it as soon as I can, so I’ll give a try to this recipe! I discovered your blog some days ago, and I think I understand what you are going through because I have been struggling with my ovaries recently. I wanted you to know that you have a new follower from Galicia, Spain!
Renee Byrd says
I’m so excited for this shift you’re going through with content. The world needs more honest voices to lead the conversation. And people like you who’ve gone through the dark and made it to the other side help heal the world. I deal with chronic pain too and it’s always refreshing and inspiring to me when other bloggers open up about their struggles. I can’t wait to see what you come up with, xo Renee.
Marilyn Ruff says
This is your journey. We will also take it with you. Be the voice.