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Carrot Ginger Soup


Carrot Ginger Soup

About this Recipe:

A wonderfully delicious and light soup. The carrot provides the sweetness and the ginger gives it the kick. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer. Published in easydinnerrecipes.ca.


Main Ingredients:

Carrots: 1 lb, chopped
Onion: 1 medium, chopped
Celery: 1 stalk, peeled and chopped
Ginger: 1 tsp, grated
Chicken broth or stock: 5 cups
Zest and juice of half a lime
Butter: 3 tbsp (or replace with olive oil)
Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Heat butter in a large pan over a moderate heat.

2. Add the onions, carrots, celery and salt.

3. Reduce heat and saute until the vegetables are soft.

4. Add ginger and cook for another two minutes.

5. Pour in the broth, reduce heat to low and bring to the boil.

6. Puree the soup using a blender. Stir in the lime zest and juice.

7. Chill and serve in individual bowls.

Tips: For a vegetarian version of this soup, use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth.

Published on October 22, 2009
Herbs & Spices in this Recipe:

Ginger
Ginger

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Servings
 
4
Easiness
 
Easy
Prep Time
 
10 min
Cook Time
 
20 min
Ready in
 
30 min
3 Ratings
 
Average rating: 4.67

Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value

Calories
  229
Fat  12.4 g
19 %

Fiber  3.9 g
15 %

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
394 %
9 %
  Calcium
  Iron
6 %
6 %



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