Carrot & Ginger Soup Recipe

Name: Carrot & Ginger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leek; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 lbs carrots; 1 sweet potato; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, grated; ½ teaspoon curry powder or ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 5 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup cooked rice, cooked (white, jasmine or brown if preferred); salt; white pepper; 1 cup soymilk (or Heavy Whipping Cream)

Servings: persons

1 leek
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lbs carrots
1 sweet potato
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, grated
½ teaspoon curry powder or ½ teaspoon nutmeg
5 cups vegetable stock
1 cup cooked rice, cooked (white, jasmine or brown if preferred)
salt
white pepper
1 cup soymilk (or Heavy Whipping Cream)

1
Cook the rice first.
2
In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/4 cups water to a boil.
3
Add 1/2 cup of dry, white rice.
4
Covered and simmer for 15 minutes or until grains are tender and water is mostly gone (longer for brown rice).
5
Trim off the tough green end of leek, then slice leek lengthwise and rinse out.
6
Slice leek halves into 1/4-inch slices.
7
Trim carrots, wash and slice diagonally.
8
Peel sweet potato and cut into 1-inch cubes.
9
Melt butter (can use oil) in the soup pot and saute the leek until translucent but not brown.
10
Add carrots and sweet potatoes and toss for 2 minutes on medium heat.
11
Add the garlic, ginger, stock and rice.
12
Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
13
Cover and cook gently for 20 minutes or until the carrots are soft.
14
Puree the soup in a food processor or with a hand-held whisk.
15
Add salt and pepper to taste.
16
When serving, put one tablespoon of soy or heavy cream in the middle of the bowl, and give it a gentle swirl.

465

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leek, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 lbs carrots, 1 sweet potato, 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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