Creamy Fennel Soup / Raw Vegan

Fennel helps to reduce cholesterol and remove carcinogenic toxixs from the bowel.  It is also very high in antioxidants, fiber and is great for digestive relief, maintaining a balance and reducing inflammation.
   
Celery is wonderful for reducing inflammation, stress relief and alkalizing your body. Perfect for aiding digestion!    
Lastly, the beautiful Avocado, possibly one of the world's most perfect foods! Abundant in vitamins and minerals that are crucial to your entire body and especially beneficial for your skin. Particularly high in beta-carotene, lutein, vitamins B6, C, E, K, selenium, zinc, folate, potassium, glutathione and healthy fats to nourish the body and skin.


Ingredients: 

• 1 1/2 cups chopped fennel (approx. 1 large bulb) 
• 3 organic celery stalks 
• 1 small-medium avocado 
• 1/2 cup lemon juice 
• 1/4 cup spring or filtered water 
• 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt 
• 4 inch length of spring onion 
• 2 ice cubes 

Method: 

1. Blend everything until smooth (up to 1 minute). Adjust flavors to taste - add more lemon or sea salt to taste, or more water for a thinner consistency.
2. pour into small bowls, and garnish with fennel sprigs or parsley. 

From The Food Matters Recipe Book     http://www.hungryforchange.tv/article/raw-creamed-fennel-soup