Why a Raw Soup is a Better than a Salad & How to Create Your Own Raw Soup Recipe

John from www.okraw.com/ shares with you a one hour long presentation he gave on why an uncooked soup is healthier than a raw salad, which is a staple to the raw food diet. In addition you will learn how to create your own raw food soup recipe based on whatever fruits and vegetables you have laying around in your fridge or in your garden. After watching this episode you will be empowered to start creating your own delicious soup recipes in as simple 3 easy steps.

[@Dannyrossaraw]

John's video's got me started on raw, I have lost over 100lbs on raw! Thanks for making these videos. They also made me a better Gardener!

[@adambhame4518]

Damn that looks so good. All the people saying "you talk too much" or "boring" everything he was saying is valuable information! You guys must have no thirst for knowledge

[@naturalbeautyfoods512]

I agree. His videos are so long and there are moments when I'm like, Get to the point!, but I find most of what he has to say so interesting.

[@korenng5553]

Invaluable for those who need a health jolt!

[@kylekyle6959]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know of a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me!

[@ulisesricky9843]

@Kyle Kyle Instablaster :)

[@private7419]

John, even though this video is 10 yrs old, it’s still helpful, and you certainly have a lot of fans sending you good vibes for your health, happiness and wellbeing.

[@chikachikayeah501]

OkRaw..One of the best Raw Food channels on the net.

[@showardpark]

,drug

[@MarieDanielle21]

I ágree

[@PhatGrrl]

One of the best people on KZbin. No arrogance, no ego, no trying to be what he is not - he's genuine, which let's face it is not as wide spread as some would like you to believe! He also doesn't shove the 'I'm a better uber human than you and I know best' thing down your throat. He has tried and tested it and had amazing results himself for years now. So thank you for sharing your time and important knowledge for free.

[@kerrymccarpet]

John, every video I watch makes me more and more of a fan - the way you talk for an hour with no effort, and it's all rivetting stuff, is just fantastic. An advert for raw health in itself. xx

[@crazielou]

John, I was at your talk about a week ago in Vegas and you made the raw soup with the seaweed and pomegrantes! I am making that and so excited to share in my group. I also wanted to say thanks for all the tips. I have shared many things in my Facebook group (hothouse products, getting seeds out of pomegranates and your tips on organic at Costco) Great information and so worth my time. You are very knowledgeable. I am blessed that got to come watch you speak. Will be coming again.

[@sbwillow2978]

Loved this video! I'm struggling w my health post Lyme and w sensitivities. I'm eager to change me life to eat better and feel better. This is Inspiring. Thank you so very much John!

[@irishguy13]

John is a great man.

[@SaneMillennial]

You are inspiring, Jon. I love your philosophy on life and approach to diet. I am still learning, but hope to be close to where you're at soon.

[@richardanderson7628]

Hello Heather

[@anantsky]

Thanks for the message that 'Soups are more nutrient dense than Salads'. I've been on raw food for the last 1 year and basically eating Salads. Will look to now incorporate soups in my diet.

[@jeanette1946]

john, you are by far the best raw foods educator that i have run into and that's saying a mouthful because there are several very, very good educators in the same field. i absolutely love your videos. you always offer so much good information on all facets of this way of life. keep up the wonderful work and i'm right there absorbing it all.^^

[@JoalHarding]

I use the carrot pulp and make a carrot type salad with it. Throw in some raisins or cranberries, celery, whatever you like, and some of the carrot juice back into it. Fantastic!

[@gisan.4144]

Hi John. Thank you for this inspirational video. I've learned a lot about nutricious and yet delicious soup. I am very much interested in buying your book. Where can I buy it?

[@mariab4905]

Thank you. I loved the video. Very motivational. Very inspirational. God bless you.

[@dianaboedecker2608]

That soup looks so delicious. Thank you. I am going to make this with my butternut squash and the amazing veggies and spices in my frig. I can't wait!

[@shirleyblank2920]

I love this...can't wait to try it, have you ever used a Nutribullet??? I can "drink" anything I add it that, just wondered if the coconut would blend better in a nutribullet?

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

+Shirley Blank Not better than a Vitamix. I have both, and nutribullet is great for one serving meals.

[@rozchristopherson648]

What a great video !!! I never thought to make a regular diet out of raw soups. I’m 2 years vegan and 2 weeks raw. I love the idea of eating these soups as a regular meal. You are right. You are getting so many more nutrients this way. I can’t wait to try this soup. Thank you. 😃👍

[@naturalbeautyfoods512]

These are awesome ideas! New food goals, for sure.

[@anaana37]

God bless you! Thank you for doing what you are doing, your videos are so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@richardanderson7628]

Hello Ana Ana

[@komickaze85]

I can't wait to try this. I believe it's very easy to make simple raw soups as long as you have the tools. Thanks for the info, I'll be trying this out hopefully tomorrow as my dinner meal. I'll probably still have a salad as well...force of habit.

[@CSI426]

John is a very knowledgeable guy. He talks to share with his viewers answers to all the why questions so we don't need to read. Would you rather read a whole book or listen to him explaining it?

[@MsMeowAlaska]

I'm going to make my first raw soup tonight. It looked so very delicious and healthful. I always enjoy hearing your personal story, thanks for sharing. You are truly inspiring!

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

I like the depth of the first six minutes because catching up to one's own life to the start of their own comparison sake is vital to get your mind set understanding to much the same extent.

[@duwbryd]

Your videos are always such a great help and I have always loved Asian foods, your recipes are so easy and definitely satisfy my Asian food appetite.

[@jasminjalo8688]

never thought making the base like this OMG my raw cooking just got to another level thanks for this ❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU ❤❤❤❤

[@dear9530]

Thanks, I will plan on ensuring quality like that when I can make my dream kitchen.

[@XioCihuatl13]

I'm so in love with you!!!!! I can watch your channels all day every day hehe Thanks so much for all your info. I cant really focus on reading about raw food but I can watch your videos!!!

[@Jan2010new]

Fast forward to 1:04:01 for actually raw soup "formula"/guidelines.

[@mosheg112]

Thank you!..You are very thoughtful!

[@lzshow]

Jan2010new thx u

[@Jan2010new]

Jan2010new Thanks for all the "thanks". Glad to be of help! :-)

[@TheOneanjel]

John is so knowledgeable and his story is inspiring. I'm glad he films these and then doesn't come here to read the rude comments by fat people complaining about how long the video is, who then ask questions answered in the video itself -- the part before Jan2010new so pompously suggested people skip ahead to. That's why you're still fat Cosmic Carrie, too many shortcuts

[@Jan2010new]

TheOneanjel "Pompous"? "Fat people"? Tsk, tsk. I don't think John would appreciate such derogatory comments. You agree?...Anyhoo, hope you're feeling better. Sounds like you're having a bad day. Ciao! :-)

[@Wolfz77]

This man is so creative with his recipes that its actually scary, who would have thought to replace water as a soup base, the man has a big brain .. surprised his head isn't 7 inches wide!

[@tsuobachi]

Lisa, there is already an average fat content in most fruits and vegetables of about 5%. That's all we need for health most of the time, with the occasional extra boost of an avocado/coconut etc. Since you're focusing on super low fat atm, simply leave the overt fats out of your soup. Having a bit more than 5% fat seems to work better for most people long-term (say 6-7% overall--not per day necessarily), but at first it's good to do what you're doing and go low-fat for 1-3 months. Great job! :)

[@bodaciousbettys1672]

Hi John, I have been making miso with sprouted chickpeas and koji. I haven't heard of anyone else using this method. Is there anything that comes to your mind that I should be concerned about or watching for?

[@richsoar2009]

John is an authority on raw.... I would personally enjoy feeling the difference 41:33 without cooking a soup he's conjured together, too!

[@duwbryd]

Hi Ronnie, I love this tool, it works fantastic. Do you sell one with a wood handle also? It looks like John has one with a wood handle.

[@jahineverybody]

Made soup again last night... Miso style. Liquids- made sesame seed milk, and again a little carrot/celery juice (figure if I wasnt doing raw Id be using a veggie broth that would have carrot/celery in it). Flavors- leek, garlic, ginger, serrano pepper chix-pea Miso. Texture- Wakame, Sea spaghetti (sea palm) little left over r. bell pepper, and a handful home sprouted chix peas. Fat- the seasme milk. It was delish! I would love to read what other combinations other people come up w/!!

[@jimmys005]

that person with the constant beeping is really disrespectful. You handle the distractions really well, Thanks for another awesome video John.

[@rawmodefamily1823]

you are a mentor for me! i been vegan for over 0 years now! ad you help me to get here!! thank John! you Rawk

[@mistresspav]

Hi John, I've been watching your inspiring gardening vids for years, very glad to have just found this channel as well, what a great surprise :) You seem like a very cool guy and a great person, all the best in all your endeavours!

[@UnkoAngel]

Thank you so much John for this base recipe! I cant wait to play around with it.

[@DJMfit4health]

JOHN IS THE MAN! hands down killing it on the raw food diet! GROW YOUR GREENS BABY!!!

[@GrammyGinger]

I've taken your advice about the soups. Juicing and green smoothies made a great deal of difference in my health. So it makes perfect sense that blending my salads into soups would as well. Last night I made a delicious soup based loosely on Christina's epic marinara with zucchini 'noodles', Crudo Pomodoro Basilico Zuppa con Vermicelli.

[@colastyles]

You are so cool, John. Thank you for all of this valuable information.

[@TheRastasocks]

This guy looks great and healthy.

[@angiesgarden1724]

Thank you, John! I love your videos. So inspiring! Encouraging - - - I'm looking forward to eating more raw!

[@richardanderson7628]

Hello Angie's

[@RockAndRollFirebird]

Absolutely AMAZING! The ultimate raw vegan soup formula I was looking for. Thank you so much and God bless!

[@universallove228]

Thank you John, always educational, useful we all appreciated.. I have question about "natto". You mentioned in video. Would you let us know WHO makes nonGMO, ORGANIC soybeans, and also NATTO ? You said it's in CA...? Thank you very much.

[@DebbieLeighDriver]

Great! What was the juicer you were using? do you sell it? thanks!!!

[@fdoeppen]

I love this guy's personality!

[@Cateyesbeauty]

I now live in Vegas so thank you for all the Vegas videos!

[@dth3545]

great class john you are one of the top raw food educators out their , thank you my friend.

[@MsBestsunshine]

wonderful class I learned a lot! where can I order your recipe book?

[@kshearer98]

What was the blender you were using? It looked like a Vitamix, but I've never seen one with the ridge on the side and around the back.

[@infowazz]

good stuff, great channel. i won't ever go fully raw but more than 50% i would like to strive for. thanks for your info, awesome.

[@jahineverybody]

Hey its the growing your greens dude. Bless up John! In the summer I watch your grading vids daily. Didn't know you made raw food shows too! You da man!!

[@hanounours]

Which ingredient did you tell you used at 43:00? I truly love this video! The best raw soup ever! You should make cooking videos, a cooking book! Thanks!

[@lisatrevino4293]

I want to make soups, but I need (for now) to keep the fat really super low. I currently do no overt fats (no seeds, nuts or avocado) for health reasons. I do 80-10-10. Your teaching included nuts and even coconut water in the soup. What do you suggest for me?

[@cruinet]

Hi John! I was wondering why you rarely eat mushrooms? I've heard pros and cons regarding eating them. Thanks!!

[@thewellmanway]

John, I grow a lot of my own foods (we just built a greenhouse for year round growing). I have a juicer but it doesn't really juice greens very well. It is a masticating blender. I have SO many greens. I would really like to juice some. I want to ask for a new juicer for my birthday, but I'm not sure what kinds would be best. Do you have a suggestion.

[@winterguitarkingyea]

I very nice video review Thank You Very Much Appreciate,,, God Bless Peace ...

[@impbev]

Hey John, Where can we get your raw recipe book? Do you have it as a download ebook?

[@minnow54151]

This is your first video I have watched & loved it. I have started to clean up my diet (baby steps right) & have not tried juicing as of yet. My question & what confuses me is, aren't you losing a lot of nutrients in the fiber that the juicer takes out?

[@demesrvl6761]

I've watched dozens of his (and others) videos. Fiber itself has little to no nutrient value; a good juicer send the majority of the food's nutrients to the juice. If you want the fiber, smoothies made in a high-speed blender will be your friend.

[@brandonlillibridge8763]

Just made this. It was delicious :)

[@AnoushBotanical]

Happy to view this, after the original posting, a second time... thank you

[@RonnieMinh]

Thanks John for using Minh's Noodle Tool and mentioning our website. Appreciate that. Keep up the good work! Ronnie & Minh

[@potterylady1]

WOW!!! LOL. That is amazing lol. Some of the things you mentioned I don't even know what they are but I am guessing they have MOUNDS of nutrients in them. Do you get gas after drinking that? I probably would since I don't digest things very well :(.

[@judymontanez6812]

you just brought my vegan diet to another higher level, can not wait to start making these receipes

[@AdonaiZedek]

you look like you have gotten alot younger and vibrant in the last year. Have you made a recent diet or supplement change or is it just the repair with raw foods over time. please let me know the scecifics...

[@MsBestsunshine]

That was fantastic! How di I order your recipe book?

[@aldona99]

Hi John! I've been changing the oils I've been preparing meals with and I was wondering what you thought of Moringa oil, Argan oil and Olive oil. I'm in Spain and this is the land of Olive trees, so we have cold pressed olive oil from our surrounding trees, organic, of course. The olives were harvested and pressed the same day back in January. How good or not so good is this oil for my diet? The Argan oil is coming from Africa, also cold pressed and organic. Moringa oil I've bought online. These oils are supposedly very nutricious. I do have organic coconut oil as well, so which oils should I mainly use? I do use quite a bit of oils on my salads, plus add a mixture of fresh seeds as a topping as well. No wonder I'm not losing any weight, but I'm also in menopause, and I guess you wouldn't be able to help me with the woes that have come with it like the Hot Flashes which are sometimes debilitating. Going on four yrs now, those hot flashes, so I feel like I'm doing something wrong with my diet. THE MORE I TRY TO FIGURE what my body needs to fix itself, the more I get confused and frustrated, but your videos have been inspiring me to try again and again, to figure things out. Thank You

[@Becoming0ne]

Thanks John, I love your okraw vids, you should do more of them if your able. How about a vid of that coconut curry soup with mango pieces you mentioned here - sounds delish. :-)

[@willardconley3740]

good info...thank you

[@imkrane]

LOL! love it!!! i am drinking a smoothie(in 50 oz blender i put)with watermelon,banana,coconut,flaxseeds,raw soaked almonds,pumpkin and sunflower seeds,brazil nuts,cinnamon,aloe,half each of lemon,lime,orange,3 habaneros, kiwi,apple,strawberries,red n black rasberries,blueberries,coconut oil,then from my yard i add 6 kinds of mint,pansies,roses,marigolds,celosias,nasturtiums.i think thats about it?i drink at least 2 of these every day,3 if i can afford it that week.i mix that many greens 4 juice

[@MrJessehendrix10]

Hey John, im aware that you know about the los angeles wholesale produce market,.. but i found a big wholesale market called LAX-C, INC. They have allot of thai stuff like coconut cases, have you been? Tons of produce.

[@susankerkhoff1233]

You have been enlightened! You are totally a lightworker / Bodhi / Guru / Spiritual helper person! Meta-namaste! I love your videos and use them all of the time! ~ @PsychicSuesie

[@linzertube]

Great! Thanks!

[@SteveSmekar-ll6ln]

Picked up Costco greens in the big bag... last couple times they have been going bad too soon. I cannot afford to run back and forth to return $5 bag, although they would likely process it, they are good about that. .99 stores are a lifesaver for those of us who rely on more creative methods of feeding ourselves. I have been getting organic celery hearts here, on occasion. Hothouse cukes, nearly 2 lbs each, a variety of hothouse tomatoes and peppers on the cheap. I do live in LA area, so you have that.

[@greenlimabean]

whats your opinion of straining the mixture through a knee high stocking? that's how I make vegetable juice.

[@livingsouljourney312]

awesome video!

[@justingayle7299]

Your awesome dude. Thanks for sharing!

[@ijkbkbns9716]

You are a legend man💯🥥

[@flexnetuser2268]

Yes! Great idea.

[@imkrane]

john just to let you know, some of the packages of coconut in the stores have stuff added in, one i looked at had about 5 ingredients, then another store it was just pure coconut, but i still couldn't buy that, yuk, i went for a fresh coconut...BUT the reason i was looking at the packages is because of what you said about rotten ones,i am in NH and i never had trouble with coconuts until about a month ago, now i get a rotten one in every 3 i buy, ugh! and thats coming from 5 different sources...

[@hsghatora]

love it

[@3Denviaje]

John, I have always enjoyed your videos. I'm about 2 1/2 months raw vegan. The town I live in here in Costa Rica rarely has good whole ripe raw fruits and vegetables. My question to you is if I eat the less than ripe fruits and vegetables will that be harmful to my body. They don't really taste good unless I blend them, but how will that affect my body? There also is not a good selection of fruits/vegetables. I'm stuck with the same few all the time. There is never any kale, collards, etc. I have only found lots of plain lettuce, usually pretty wilted. I've have purchased some pears, tomatoes, plums which were not ripe and after two weeks they were still not ripe and too hard to eat and eventually started to go bad. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thanks for your help. MarcyVP

[@instantrewardsindeed9166]

3Denvaje, you can not survive on raw vegetables when there are none available. Your goal is to become healthier and not to destroy your health.

[@3Denviaje]

DeNise Davis-Sudds Yes, I know that. That is why I was asking John for alternatives.

[@ianbing]

3Denviaje I have a suggestion for you, pack up and move to a place that will make you happier if you can

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

+3Denviaje You really must get leafy greens. You need to make sure you're getting iron, b12 and zinc. Not just those of course, but they're problem areas for raw food and vegans. I'm puzzled that you can't get good fruit in CR. Can you grow some veggies?

[@3Denviaje]

+plantbased paul Paul, I just found your reply to my post. I am curretly trying to sell our boat, house and car here in Costa Rica so I can move back to the states. Thanks

[@potterylady1]

LOL...I do love them but only got to taste heirloom apples since I started working at the store I am at now. I will have to look for the Egremont!!!!! :)

[@rayrayfromdabaybay]

You should come out with your own raw food recipe book!

[@beakf1]

really good thank you i learned a lot.

[@heritagelawoffices4151]

Which juicer are you using? Do you warm anything you eat?

[@risbomon]

nice vid ! How did you opened the thai coconut in half ??

[@michikosophie1507]

Wow, this one made my mouth water. :)

[@LowFatRawRecipes]

Thank you John for generously sharing this class with us. Although I have been living this lifestyle for 21 years, I always learn something new from you or am reminded of something | have forgotten about. You are a great educator and that's why I am subscribed to your other channels too. Keep on teaching!

[@AprilEmber]

Hey John, you said some people may not have enough time to spend 1 hour eating their dinner, but don't forget those people probably would have spent 30 minutes to an hour (or more!) just cooking their meal, not to mention all the time they spend scrubbing their pots and pans.

[@todayisthedaytolive]

Best video so far john!

[@emilianolodges8470]

This guy is a legend!

[@kendramalczyk2613]

Dang, John. You look so healthy and vibrant! I hope I look like that for a long time! You’re awesome! ♥️

[@imkrane]

i get up around 2:30 am and drink at least half a quart or water and a 16oz glass of fruit smoothie(read my ingredients other post)and pour the other 32oz in my mason jar and take with me on my 4 hour route.i also take a 32 quart mason jar of my veggie juice that has around 30 items in it.i also take my 32 nalgene bottle full of water.all that is consumed before i get home in 4 hours.i do the same thing again with fruit smoothie sometime before my nap and ALWAYS drink another quart of water.

[@mariateresafernandez5750]

John did you do the complete Gerson therapy for 2 years?? Did you do de 13 juices a day plus coffee enemas, supplements, soups etc ...

[@kenbrown438]

There's a little of John Kohler in all of us !!!!

[@DebbieLeighDriver]

Great!! thanks so much, John how old/young! are you!! :-D

[@potterylady1]

Yall this is off topic ok but I just ate an heirloom apple called Ashmead's Kernal. I almost passed out!!!! IT WAS TO DANG GOOD!!!!!! The favor was BOOM and then ahhhhhhh lol. Just amazing lol. Ok on with the show. Just wanted to share.