Carrot and Ginger Soup
Carrot and ginger soup is a colorful soup with an amazing blend of flavors. This soup is made easily by boiling carrots and other ingredients in water, and using a hand blender or blender to puree the soup smooth.
Servings: 4
Calories: 124kcal
Cost: Cheap
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray
- salt, pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the carrots. Finely dice the onion, and grate the garlic and ginger.
- Sauté diced onion, garlic and ginger in olive oil on medium heat in a pot for a few minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add carrots, coriander and nutmeg to the pot, and stir to combine. Sauté for a few minutes, until the carrots are warm on the surface.
- Then, add vegetable stock, and give the soup a stir. Cover with a lid, and leave the soup to simmer on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are completely soft.
- With a hand blender: remove the pot from the heat, and use a hand blender or immersion blender to blend the soup smooth in the pot.
- With a regular blender: Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Make sure to only fill the blender one third full, as the warm soup could create high pressure inside the blender. You will most likely have to blend it in multiple batches. Transfer the soup back to the pot.
- Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Store leftover carrot and ginger soup in a refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in a freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat the soup in a pot or microwave for a few minutes, and serve it warm.
- Creamy soup: Add some heavy cream, coconut milk or creme fraiche to taste after blending the soup.
- Thinner soup: If you like a thinner consistency, add more water or vegetable stock after blending the soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 38266IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg