If you thought the soup was a winter treat, you are wrong. You can have carrot ginger soup in autumn as well. This golden bowl of treats will surely make you fall in love with its unique sweet and tangy taste. You can cook it simple or rich with creaminess.
Ingredients
- Ginger – 3 tablespoons finely diced or minced
- Onion – 1 medium
- Carrot – 2 pounds, peeled and chopped
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Extra virgin olive oil or butter – 2 tablespoon
- Apple cider vinegar
- Vegetable broth or chicken broth – 4 cups
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cinnamon and bay leaf – 1 each
- Cilantro
Ingredients Explained
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar makes the soup tangy and bright and enhances its flavor. Try making the soup with and without it, and you will taste the difference.
Vegetable broth
Vegetable broth helps the blender to move smoothly. You can buy vegetable broth at the supermarket or make it at home. You put all your favorite vegetables in a pot containing water. Then add bay leaf and herbs for seasonings.
Carrot
Carrot is the prime ingredient of this soup. So, make sure you choose the best carrots. Get firm and plump carrots that have no rootlets. Try to get those without cracks. Carrots that are bright orange and have smooth skin are the best.
Crispy shallots
Cutting shallots the right way can make it crispy and golden brown. You should continuously flip sides so that they don't get burnt. Use room temperature oil to fry shallots. That way the shallots will cook slowly an become crispy. Use a strainer to get rid of the extra oil and pat them with a kitchen towel so that no extra oil remains.
Roasted pine nuts
You can add some crunchiness to the soup by including roasted pine nuts. Put the nuts on a baking tray and bake for a few minutes. These nuts have a high energy content.
Variations
You can create many variations of this soup. For example, to make it spicy, add jalapeno, lemon zest, and lemon juice to your soup. You must put the jalapeno seeded and sliced. You can make it sweeter by having this unique sweet and spicy topping. Just mix sunflower seeds, pepitas, and maple syrup. Bake them until they turn golden.
Preparation steps
You can make this soup with two simple steps. All you need to do is roast the ingredients and blend them smoothly. Here are the steps you should follow:
Step 1: Cook the onions in olive oil till they become translucent. Stir constantly so that they don't burn.
Step 2: Add garlic and ginger and stir for a few minutes.
Step 3: Add the chopped carrots and cook them for about 10 minutes. You must stir the contents occasionally to ensure that everything mixes well.
Step 4: Once the carrots become soft, include the vegetable broth, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Step 6: After simmering it for half an hour, take it out of the stove. Let it cool for some time.
Step 7: Blend the contents of the pot using an immersion blender to get a perfect carrot and ginger soup.
You can swirl it with some coconut cream or fresh milk to add color variation to the soup and also make it creamier. Some toasted pine nuts, cilantro, and crispy shallots will give the perfect look and flavor to the soup.
Serving suggestions
You can have the carrot and ginger soup during your afternoon break or have it before the main dinner course. If you are serving it during dinner time, you can give baked chicken breast, shrimp, or salmon with it. This soup will also pair well with green or other salads.
Storage suggestions
You can enjoy this soup throughout the week by storing it in an airtight container and keeping it in the fridge for a few days. You can put it in the freezer if you decide to store it for a long period of time.
Health benefits
This soup can fight infections, so it's a great food to have when the weather is changing and people are getting ill. You will be at a low risk of any inflammation-related diseases such as diabetes or heart. You have learned from your childhood that carrots are good for the eyes. You should encourage your children to have the soup often.
Its velvety texture makes the soup very appealing. Its vibrant color will remind you of the sun on a cold winter day. Just sit on your dining table on a winter day and enjoy a bowl of warm carrot and ginger soup with your family. Create a wonderful family time by making this wonderful carrot and ginger soup.
