Raw Kale Avocado Soup

Kale Avocado Soup 
Courtesy of Dr. Sachen Patel  
http://drpatelsdiet.com/2011/02/13/raw-asian-ginger-soup-vegan-and-gluten-free/

1/2 an Avocado
2 tsp ginger root
1 – 2 cloves of garlic
2 cups of turnip greens (can also use kale or collard greens)
1 medium sized cucumber
1/2 tsp tumeric
1.5 cups of hot water
juice of 1 lime
Cilantro to taste
Add the contents to your blender. Add chopped cilantro on top.
Dr. Patel claims that this soup will clear your sinuses and will promote regularity.


This recipe was earthy and a bit too watery for our taste. I added another half of an avocado, a dash of tamari soy sauce and a few slices of jalapeno pepper to add flavor. It was a very green and light tasting soup, which I served alongside a main dish of raw Asian marinated mushrooms.

Raw Marinated Asian Style Mushrooms

Raw Marinated Asian Style Mushrooms
Courtesy of Gone Raw
http://goneraw.com/recipe/asian-inspired-marinated-portebello-mushroom-steak

Here is the recipe as shown on the Gone Raw website.

4 large sliced portabello mushrooms 

2 Tablespoons of Sesame oil

2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinager

1-2 cloves of garlic

1 Tablespoon of chopped ginger

1-2 Tablespoons of tamari or braggs

2 Tablespoons of raw, unhulled sesame seeds

Place into a mixing bowl and add all the ingredients then gently massage the mushrooms until they are evenly covered. Put into the fridge and allow to marinate for 2 hours or more. The longer you leave them the more the flavours will soak into the mushrooms. 

These made for a great raw substitute for stir fry. I served them over cauliflower rice. I would happily eat this over a salad or as a side whether or not I was on a raw diet. 

Cauliflower Rice
Food process cauliflower florets until resembles a grainy mixture. You may season it however you wish. I chose to use Borsari Seasoned Sea salt, a few leaves from my thai basil plant, parsley flakes and onion salt.