Carrot Ginger Soup
Velvety smooth soup of carrot, onion, fresh ginger and cream
Carrot Ginger Soup
Velvety smooth soup of carrot, onion, fresh ginger and cream
Course
Soups
Servings
6
1 cup
Servings
6
1 cup
Ingredients
1
Tbsp
margarine
or plant-based butter such as Earth Balance
1 1/4
lbs
carrots
trimmed, sliced
1/4
cup
half & half
1/4
cup
whole milk
1/3
cup
yellow onions
trimmed, diced
2
Tbsp
fresh gingerroot
peeled, minced
3 1/2
cups
low sodium vegetable broth
1
tsp
kosher salt
1/4
tsp
black pepper
Instructions
In stockpot over medium-high heat, melt margarine. Add carrot, onion and gingerroot. Sauté until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until carrots are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
In blender, process soup on medium until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
Strain through China cap (aka chinois) or fine mesh strainer.
Heat half & half and whole milk.
Return pureed mixture to pot. Stir in heated milk. Return to a simmer. Do not boil.