Healing Soup with Cilantro and Ginger

Posted on October 1, 2014 by AromaTools

As autumn approaches, the weather is getting colder. A good way to warm up during the cold months is with a bowl of hot soup. This healing soup is a delicious way to incorporate the benefits of essential oils with the benefits of a warm meal!
This recipe was taken from Micki Sannar’s cookbook, Aroma & Olive Oil. Check out her cookbook for many other great ideas on cooking with essential oils!

Healing Soup with Cilantro and Ginger

• Servings: 4–6
• Time: 45 minutes active; 2–4 hours inactive
• Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients:

• 1 small bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 ½– 2 lb. chicken breast, sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2–3 drops ginger essential oil
• 1 drop coriander essential oil
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 2 boiled eggs, peeled and diced

Instructions:

1. Rinse chicken and partially freeze (2–4 hours). Remove from freezer, and slice thinly.
2. Marinade sliced chicken in salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
3. Using a small cup, combine ½ teaspoon of olive oil with essential oils and sesame oil, and set aside.
4. In a large pot, bring chicken broth and water to a boil. Turn heat to low, and add chicken. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
5. While simmering, add cilantro, and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
6. Stir blended oils into the soup, and garnish with cilantro leaves and diced eggs

Source: This recipe is found in Micki Sannar’s cookbook, Aroma & Olive Oil. Used with permission.

Guacamole with Cilantro Essential Oil

This guacamole recipe works great as a garnish for any Mexican recipe or simply use as a dip for tortilla chips.

Guacamole with Cilantro Essential Oil

• Servings: 4
• Time: 15 minutes active
• Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients:

• 4 diced tomatoes
• 2 chopped jalapenos, seeds removed
• 2 Tbsp. minced cilantro
• 1 drop cilantro essential oil
• 2 minced green onions
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• A pinch of kosher salt
• 2 avocados, pitted and smashed

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
2. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite Mexican dish.

Citrus Mint Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizers are often useful when traveling or in public places like school or work where you would like to keep your hands clean and free of germs—especially when soap and water aren’t conveniently available. This Citrus Mint Hand Sanitizer smells yummy and does a great job at sanitizing your hands! Don’t forget to put a cute label on your bottle when you’re finished.

Citrus Mint Hand Sanitizer

• Servings: 50 (Yield=2 oz./60 ml)
• Time: 5 minutes active
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients & Supplies:

• 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) vodka (80 proof)
• 10 drops rosemary essential oil
• 8 drops lemon essential oil
• 6 drops peppermint essential oil
• 3 Tbsp. (45 ml) aloe vera gel
• 2 oz. Plastic Bottle with Treatment Pump

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients in order to the bottle. Screw lid on, and shake to combine.
2. To use, pump 1–2 times into the palm of your hand. Rub hands together until the liquid evaporates.

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