comfort essentials: astounding baked carrot soup

How To Make comfort essentials: astounding baked carrot soup

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  You will need a good size stockpot with a lid, and a rimmed baking sheet to make this recipe. In addition, you can blend the soup using an immersion blender, a regular countertop blender, or a food processor fitted with an S-blade.
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  If you want to give the soup more depth, substitute the veggie stock for chicken stock, and/or sauté the garlic in a tablespoon of sweet unsalted butter instead of olive oil. However, if you do this the soup will no longer be vegan. And the same goes true of some the garnishes.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 450f ((230c).
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  Peel or wash the carrots, cut into pieces about 1/2 inch (1.3cm) thick, then thickly slice the onions.
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  Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, spread out the veggies, then toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
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  Bake the veggies until they lightly brown and soften, tossing them with a spatula every 5 minutes or so, about 30 – 35 minutes total time.
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  Keep an eye on the veggies and make sure they do not burn. We want brown, not black.
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  Remove from the oven and reserve.
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  Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a stockpot over medium heat, when it comes up to temperature, add the garlic and thyme, then stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
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  Add the reserved veggies and stir to combine, about 90 seconds.
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  Add the stock, bring up to a simmer, then add the ginger and simmer, covered, until the veggies are nice and tender, about 15 – 20 minutes.
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  Remove the pot from the heat, allow the soup to cool slightly, then blend until you reach your favored consistency… I like mine smooth.
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  Return to the pot and keep warm until ready to serve. FYI: Do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve while nice and hot with your favorite garnishes and sides. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith and keep cooking.
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