Yellow Fingers, Fresh Tumeric

I found fresh tumeric root at the market. You might be familiar with this spice, it usually appears in the form of a yellow powder that is often used in curry.  However, fresh and on it's own. it looks like skinny orange ginger, with a centre in it like a carrot.

It smelled like a garden fresh gingery carrot... what an interesting correlation to it's appearance!

I remembered after i minced it unto tiny little pieces, that this smelly spice also turns everything you add it to a bright yellow: including my left hand for the next two days..

It made for delicious and hearty pumpkin soup with organic mushroom broth and garlic!