Gingered Carrot Soup Recipe

Name: Gingered Carrot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger; 3 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 4 cups sliced peeled carrots (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup half and half; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup matchstick-size strips peeled carrot (for garnish; optional); 1 tablespoon matchstick-size strips peeled fresh ginger (for garnish; optional)

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and 1/4 cup minced ginger and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add 3 cups chicken stock and 4 cups sliced carrots.
4
Cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes.
5
Working in batches, puree mixture in blender or processor.
6
Return soup to saucepan.
7
Mix in orange juice, then half and half.
8
Cook over low heat 5 minutes.
9
Mix in ground cinnamon.
10
Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
11
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
12
Cover and refrigerate.
13
Bring to simmer before continuing, thinning with more stock if necessary.)
14
Ladle soup into bowls.
15
Top soup with carrot and ginger strips, if desired, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup minced onion, 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger, 3 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Gingered Carrot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingered Carrot Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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