Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe

Name: Carrot Ginger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; Kosher salt; 2 pounds carrots, chopped; 2 to 3 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger; 5 cups Vegetable Broth (recipe follows) or store-bought low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus fresh leaves for serving, if desired; 1 fresh or dried bay leaf; Ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 medium yellow onions, each cut into 8 wedges; 3 carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped; 1 leek (white and light green parts), coarsely chopped; 4 sprigs of fresh parsley; 4 sprigs of fresh thyme; 1 fresh or dried bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; (makes about 8 cups)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
2 pounds carrots, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger
5 cups Vegetable Broth (recipe follows) or store-bought low-sodium vegetable broth
2 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus fresh leaves for serving, if desired
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
Ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup whole milk
2 medium yellow onions, each cut into 8 wedges
3 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
1 leek (white and light green parts), coarsely chopped
4 sprigs of fresh parsley
4 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
(makes about 8 cups)

1
In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
2
Add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
3
Stir in the carrots and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaf, and a few grindings of black pepper.
5
Increase the heat to high.
6
Bring to a boil and adjust the heat to boil gently for 5 minutes.
7
Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the carrots are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
8
Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
9
Transfer the soup in batches to the work bowl of a food processor and puree until very smooth.
10
Pour the soup back into the soup pot and reheat over medium heat until hot.
11
Stir in the milk.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Ladle the soup into 4 to 6 soup bowls and garnish with thyme leaves, if desired.
14
Serve hot.
15
In a large stockpot, place the onions, carrots, celery, leek, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, and 12 cups of water.
16
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
17
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the broth is flavorful, 30 to 45 minutes.
18
Strain the broth through a mesh strainer and discard the solids; do not press on the vegetables while straining or the broth will turn cloudy.
19
Let cool.
20
Store in tightly covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze up to 6 months.
21
The most time-consuming part of this and the Butternut Squash Soup (page 43) is the chopping.
22
You can buy the carrots or squash already chopped in many stores, but theyre ridiculously expensive.
23
To get ahead for the busy week without breaking the bank, spend a little time over the weekend peeling and chopping carrots and winter squash by hand or, even faster, by pulsing in the food processor.
24
Place the chopped vegetables in a zip-top freezer bag and freeze until needed.
25
The soups come together in no time when the chopping is done ahead.

543

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Carrot Ginger Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot Ginger Soup

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