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Carrot-ginger Soup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 md Cloves garlic; minced
  • 1 1/2 c sliced onion
  • 1/4 ts Cumin
  • 1 1/2 ts Salt
  • 2 lb Carrots
  • 1 c Lightly toasted cashews;
  • 1/4 ts Allspice
  • 1/4 ts Ground fennel
  • 1/4 ts Dried mint
  • Buttermilk or plain yogurt; to drizzle on top,
  • 1 tb Butter or oil
  • 4 c Water
  • 2 tb Freshly grated ginger
  • 3 tb Fresh lemon juice; up to 4

Directions
  • Step #1 you can eliminate the fat entirely by cooking the garlic & onions in the water with the carrots.
  • Step #2 Add the Spice upings later, as the soup simmers depends on taste.
  • Step #3 I use at least 4 cloves The carrot-ginger soup that I mentioned comes from the original Moosewood Cookbook.
  • Step #4 Here it is: 1.
  • Step #5 Peel & trim carrots & cut them into 1-inch chunks.
  • Step #6 place this in medium saucepan with the water, cover & bring to a boil.
  • Step #7 Simmer until tender - 10-15 mins.
  • Step #8 2.
  • Step #9 Meanwhile, heat the butter or oil in a small skillet.
  • Step #10 Saute onions over med-heat/flame for about 5 mins.
  • Step #11 Add garlic, ginger, salt and spices.
  • Step #12 Turn heat to low & saute for another 8-10 mins until onions are very soft.
  • Step #13 stir in the lemon juice.
  • Step #14 3.
  • Step #15 Using a food processor/blender or mixer, puree everything together.
  • Step #16 You will need to do this in several batches.
  • Step #17 Transfer the puree to a large pot & heat carefully just before serving.
  • Step #18 You can serve each bowl with buttermilk drizzled on top, or a dollop of fat-free plain yogurt.
  • Step #19 Yield - 6-8 servings.
  • Step #20 Freezes well.
  • Step #21 --.
  • Enjoy the Carrot-Ginger Soup recipe

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