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Author:
Emily
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Date Posted: 13:13:03 07/31/05 Sun
In reply to:
Sara
's message, "Bored...with an idea...!" on 14:18:34 07/28/05 Thu
I made this the other day when I realized I had 4 lbs of carrots in our fridge. It was really good, I liked it a lot. Plus, it is like super duper healthy--carrots, orange juice, chicken stock, lots of nutrients. Joe and his family also liked it a lot too. It's easy, but it makes a mess. I doubled the recipe, and it made a ton!
Carrot Ginger Soup
Serves 6 (heated or chilled, easy to double recipe for 12)
1 T olive oil
2 yellow or white onions
2 lbs carrots (I used regular, I think they taste better than baby)
4 c. veg or chicken broth
1 t cinnamon
2 t ground ginger
dash nutmeg
Add later:
1 1/2 c. orange juice
1 1/2 to 2 c. half & half (give or take, to taste)
salt & pepper to taste
chopped chives/green onion for garnish
*Note: eventually everything in this recipe is going to be pureed, so how big or little you chop things doesn't really matter--chopping them finer might make the cooking shorter.
In large stockpot saute onions in oil until translucent. While onions are sauteeing, chop carrots (~2 in. peices). Add broth, carrots, & spices to onions in stockpot. Bring to a boil & cover. Keep at a simmer to rolling boil until carrots are very tender, and are easy to slice through with a butter knife, about 35 minutes give or take.
Puree soup in blender or food processor, a few cups at a time. This can be messy, but fun! I puree mine well, so that there are NO chunks at all. I like it very smooth. Finally, dump pureed soup back into stockpot, re-heat on med-low and add the half & half and the orange juice. Stir until mixed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve: Serve warm or chilled, depending on the season and your preference. Dish into bowls, spoon small amount of half & half (or cream) in each bowl (for pretty presentation) and top with chopped green onions. This looks pretty, and the green onions add a nice flavor. I love the color of this dish, it is very vibrant. It tastes so good, and feels very satisfying and healthy. I prefer it served warm, the flavors seem to come out more (even if it is summer time), but chilled is good too.
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