Maple Sap Soup

Maple Sap Soup is a delightful and warming dish that captures the essence of early spring with its sweet and earthy flavors. This unique soup balances the natural sweetness of maple sap with savory herbs and vegetables, making it a perfect Paleo-friendly dish.

Ingredients

• Maple sap - 500 ml
• Carrots - 100 grams, diced
• Celery - 100 grams, diced
• Onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Coconut cream - 50 ml

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Pour in the maple sap, and add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the coconut cream, heating for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• Low in calories and promotes hydration due to high water content.

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