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orange-ginger carrot soup

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

For something a little different from the norm, try this rich soup. Recipe & photo: foodnetwork.com 12-21-14

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orange-ginger carrot soup

  • 1 lb
    carrots
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 6 clove
    garlic
  • 1
    2" piece fresh ginger
  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 lg
    orange
  • 4-1/2 c
    chicken stock, homemade or canned chicken broth
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch
    fresh parsley
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream or plain yogurt

How To Make orange-ginger carrot soup

  • 1
    Peel and thinly slice the carrots, finely chop the onion, and peel and chop the garlic cloves.
  • 2
    In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, grate the orange to yield 2 teaspoons grated zest. Juice orange to yield 1/2 cup orange juice.
  • 3
    Add chicken stock, orange zest, and bay leaf to cooking vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • 4
    In a food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to saucepan. Stir in orange juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5
    Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Mince parsley to yield 2 Tbsp. Garnish each soup bowl with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and sprinkling of parsley.
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