The locally grown jumbo Korean carrots (“KC”) in this sweet-spicy-umami soup are roasted prior to pureeing so that their cell walls are compromised for optimal release of carotenoids, which include beta-carotene, long known to improve memory and cognitive function. (This roasting step also eliminates the need for added sugars in the recipe.) Our ochre-hued soup includes coconut oil for dairy-free creaminess, turmeric for anti-inflammatory compounds, orange juice for vitamin C, and a dash of Aleppo pepper for immunity-boosting. We serve it alongside a gluten-free kelp-noodle japchae (a Korean stir-fry) with bok choy, chili oil, and nigella seeds.