In this episode of Cooking for Wellness, Chef Jeffrey Held prepares a vegan carrot and ginger soup—a favorite among NYU Langone patients. He is joined by Dr Alan D. Schlechter, clinical associate professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and co-teacher of The Science of Happiness at NYU, for a conversation about how food choices can influence mood and wellbeing. Made with just a few ingredients, this comforting soup is easy to prepare and full of layered flavor. Subscribe to our channel to get a new healthy and wholesome recipe every month: @NYULangoneHealth‬‬ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome / Carrot and ginger soup 01:08 – Food, mood, and wellbeing 02:09 – Preparing the vegetables 03:41 – Wellbeing and success 04:04 – Building flavor with orange juice and coconut milk 05:09 – Using a sachet for aromatics 06:10 – Blending the soup safely 07:04 – Straining for a smooth texture 08:07 – Tasting and final thoughts *Carrot and Ginger Soup* *Ingredients* 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more f...