Creamy Carrot & Ginger Soup
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Serves:
4
Level:
Beginner
About the Recipe
Fresh carrots and warming ginger make a deliciously smooth and comforting soup. It's easy to prepare, full of flavour and ideal served with crusty bread for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
800g carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1 litre vegetable stock
100ml cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley or coriander to garnish
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
Add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
Add the chopped carrots and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
Blend until completely smooth.
Stir through the cream and season with salt and black pepper.
Warm gently before serving and garnish with fresh parsley or coriander.