It’s that time of year when I find myself yearning for a big bowl of hot soup to warm me up on a cold winter’s day. This easy to make recipe for a creamy, thick and tasty soup, hits the spot! And the nice thing is, you can make it your own by adding additional herbs or spices, such a rosemary, coriander, nutmeg or even a dash of cinnamon. You can use vegetable broth instead of the chicken broth. You can substitute coconut milk or almond milk for the whipping cream. The possibilities are endless. Personally, I like the recipe as is…simple, yet delicious. If I make this for lunch, I enjoy it with a buttered dinner roll. If served for dinner, I usually serve this with a grilled cheese or a Monte Cristo sandwich.

Carrot & Ginger Soup

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Uncategorized

Servings

servings

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
2 onions, peeled and chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 cup whipping cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Melt the butter in a large pot.
Add the onions and saute until the onions are soft and transparent.
Add the broth, carrots and ginger.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are fork tender.
Remove from heat and puree the carrots in batches in a blender (or use an immersion blender) blending until carrots are smooth.
Return carrot mixture to the pot and add the whipping cream.
Heat for a few minutes.
Add salt & pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley flakes if desired.

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Suggested Kitchen Items:

Blender: For smooth pureeing, consider using a high-quality blender like this blender on Amazon.
Pot Set: A sturdy pot set, like this one, ensures even cooking.
Immersion Blender: Simplify pureeing directly in the pot with an immersion blender like this one.

Variations:

Herbs & Spices: Experiment with additional flavorings like rosemary, coriander, nutmeg, or cinnamon.
Broth & Dairy Substitutions: Mention the option of using vegetable broth or substituting coconut/almond milk for the whipping cream.

Serving Recommendations:

Lunch: Pair it with a buttered dinner roll. You might find this bread-making kit helpful.
Dinner: Serve alongside a grilled cheese or Monte Cristo sandwich. Check out these recommended sandwich makers to create the perfect pairing.