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carrot - ginger soup

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

I got this delicious recipe from my friend Barbara. I reduced the sodium and changed it a little. We love this soup for lunch served with a nice salad and club sandwiches.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For carrot - ginger soup

  • 2 lb
    carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 in.piece
    fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • to taste
    salt & pepper
  • 4 c
    vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 c
    carrot juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp
    cider vinegar
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh chives

How To Make carrot - ginger soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • 2
    Add onion, ginger, garlic, and sugar. Cook stirring often until onion is tender but not browned about 5 to 7 minutes
  • 3
    Increase heat to high and add carrots, vegetable broth, 3/4 cup carrot juice, thyme, and baking soda and bring to simmer.
  • 4
    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until carrots are very tender about 25 minutes.
  • 5
    Process soup in a blender until it is smooth.
  • 6
    Place processed soup in a large clean pot.
  • 7
    Stir in vinegar and remaining 3/4 cup carrot juice.
  • 8
    Return to simmer over medium heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 9
    Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped chives if desired.
  • 10
    Note: I usually serve this with seasoned croutons.
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