Silky Carrot and Ginger Soup Recipe

Name: Silky Carrot and Ginger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. unsalted butter; 1/2 small onion or 2 shallots, chopped; 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 3/4 lb. carrots, peeled, trimmed and chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 to 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 Tbs. white rice; Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste; 2 Tbs. thick yogurt for garnish; 1 Tbs. slivered mint leaves, optional

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/2 small onion or 2 shallots, chopped
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
3/4 lb. carrots, peeled, trimmed and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 to 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 Tbs. white rice
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 Tbs. thick yogurt for garnish
1 Tbs. slivered mint leaves, optional

1
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and saute, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes, until translucent.
3
Add ginger and carrots, and cook, stirring, 5 minutes more.
4
Add sugar, and cook, stirring, 1 minute more; add orange juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring bottom of pan with wooden spoon to deglaze.
5
Cook until liquid reduces by about half, about 3 minutes.
6
Add broth and rice, and bring to a boil.
7
Add salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 30 minutes, or until carrots are very tender.
8
Put mixture in food processor (or in blender in batches), and puree until smooth.
9
Adjust seasonings to taste.
10
Heat through, garnish with dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of mint leaves and serve.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, 1/2 small onion or 2 shallots, chopped, 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger, 3/4 lb. carrots, peeled, trimmed and chopped (1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Silky Carrot and 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.

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Silky Carrot and Ginger Soup

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