Serves 6

ICT Reset: Suits all phases

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 medium swede (or turnip)
• 1 lemon, zest
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 500gm asparagus, cut into 2.5cm pieces
• 1.5 litres vegetable broth

GARNISH

• 1/2 cup crème fraiche
• 1 lemon, juice 
• ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped

Method

1. In a large saucepan heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Add the swede, zest and seasoning, and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for a further 5 mins.
2. Add the broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the swede is tender – about 20 minutes.
3. Cool slightly. Process in a blender until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine the crème fraiche and lemon juice. Scoop a spoonful into each bowl, and sprinkle the coriander on top, before serving.

Serve as a soup, hot or cold.

Add crispy bacon or shredded chicken breast if serving as a meal.