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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (298g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: dried peppermint
Calories 25
Calories from Fat 1		(5%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.2g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 46mg		1%
Potassium 195mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 1.7g	6%
	Sugars 2.8g
Protein 0.6g		1%
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Carrot-Peppermint Stomach Soother

Recipe #188776 | 20 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: evelyn/athens
Oct 3, 2006

From Healing Secrets of the Seasons: Recipes and Remedies That Soothe, De-stress, and Energize Throughout the Year by Judith Benn Hurley and found at splendidtable.com. This is the perfect potion to sip when experiencing winter flu. It nourishes and hydrates the body without disrupting digestion.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 carrots, sliced
4 cups water
1 teaspoon dried peppermint or 1 peppermint tea bag

Directions

1
In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover loosely, and simmer until the carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes. If you're using a tea bag, discard it now. Blend or process the mixture until it is very smooth. Sip warm.
2
If the weather is damp: Stir in a pinch of ground ginger before blending.
3
If the weather is dry: Stir in a teaspoon of lemon juice before blending.