Ginger and Turmeric Carrot Soup
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Course:
Soup
Servings:3
Simple ginger and turmeric carrot soup: creamy, satisfying, nourishing and flavorful. Vegan, gluten free and low calorie.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 piece thumb-sized of fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 500 grams ( 17.6 ounces) carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 liter (4 1/4 cups) vegetable stock
- Garnish:
- toasted hazelnuts roughly chopped
- fresh thyme
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sautee for about 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, orange zest, salt, pepper and sautee for 2 minutes or until the spices are fragrant. Add the carrots and sautee for 3 minutes.
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Pour in the vegetable stock and orange juice, bring to a boil and lower to simmer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the carrots are cooked through.
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Puree the soup in batches in a high speed blender. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
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Return the soup to the pan and reheat, adding more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency.
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Divide the ginger and turmeric carrot soup between bowls and top with chopped toasted hazelnuts and a sprig of fresh thyme.
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Enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (523 g) — Calories: 194, Fat: 8.2g, Saturated Fat: 1.2g, Sodium: 267mg, Carbohydrates: 29g, Fiber: 6.9g, Sugar: 16.9g, Protein: 3.4g Did you make this recipe?
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