You will need:

• 4-6 cups pure water
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped dark greens
• 6-8 black peppercorns
• 1-2 thin slices fresh ginger
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp rock salt (optional)

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 60-90 minutes. Remove from heat.

Mash vegetables against sides of pot with back of ladle.

Strain out and discard the solids.

Enjoy warm.

(Serves 1)