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Carrot-Ginger Soup

By , from the Culinate Kitchen collection
Serves 4
Total Time 45 minutes
Yield 2½ qt.

Introduction

Don’t worry about exact proportions in this soup; the ingredients tend to balance out whatever you do.

Ingredients

Soup

8 to 12 carrots (depending on size), peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
¼ cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter (optional)
4 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock, depending on desired soup consistency
~ Salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes (optional)

~ Plain yogurt, sour cream, or crème fraîche
~ Freshly chopped chives and/or cilantro leaves

Steps

  1. In a large, heavy stockpot, cook the carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger in the oil and optional butter until the vegetables begin to soften.
  2. While the vegetables are cooking, heat the stock. Add the stock to the vegetables and simmer on low until the vegetables are thoroughly softened, about 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup in the stockpot until the soup has a nearly smooth texture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Ladle the soup into bowls. Dollop each serving with a bit of yogurt or cream and sprinkle with the chopped chives and/or cilantro. Serve immediately, preferably with slices of crusty bread.

Notes

If you like, add a dash or two of curry powder to the sautéing vegetables.

This content is from the Culinate Kitchen collection.

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