Carrot Soup with Ginger Recipe

Carrot Soup With Ginger Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• salt
• 5 cups vegetable broth or water
• ground cayenne
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Method

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
3. Stir in the carrots, potato, ginger and salt to taste
4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
5. Add the broth and cayenne to taste and bring to a boil
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are soft, 30 to 40 minutes
7. Puree the soup mixture in the pot with an immersion blender or in a blender or food processor, in batches if necessary, adding additional broth to obtain the desired consistency
8. Return the soup to a pot and reheat until hot
9. Stir in the lemon and taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
10. Ladle into bowls, garnish with chives and serve

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