Carrot Ginger Soup
A creamy and flavorful Carrot Ginger Soup featuring fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, and a hint of curry powder. This comforting dish is perfect for a cozy, healthy meal on chilly evenings.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- ¾ stick unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- ½ cup fresh ginger chopped (adjust to taste)
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
- 1½ pounds carrots peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup dry white wine optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon curry powder or to taste
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent, and the ginger and garlic are fragrant.
Add the base ingredients:
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the carrots and white wine. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Allow it to simmer, uncovered, for approximately 40 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Blend the soup:
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency. If an immersion blender is unavailable, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender, ensuring it is blended thoroughly.
Season and finish:
- Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed to suit your preferences.
Serve and garnish:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a sprinkle of fresh chives. Serve immediately with your choice of side dish or bread.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the dry white wine with a certified gluten-free wine or omit it entirely. Additionally, ensure that the chicken or vegetable broth you select is labeled gluten-free. With these adjustments, the soup will be safe for those avoiding gluten.