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There are many, many reasons to love carrot and ginger soup. Firstly, it’s made from ginger. And ginger is often subject to lots of unfair treatment.
If you’ve never heard Tim Minchin’s song ‘Prejudice’ , you really should.
Secondly, this particular carrot and ginger soup literally takes ten minutes – if you’re going slow.
Without wanting to ruin the cooking method surprise (you throw everything in a food processor), this is one of the easiest soups ever created.
There are no complicated cooking steps, no time-consuming patience destroyers. Straight to plate (or bowl) in ten minutes, flat. You just can’t really get it wrong.
Thirdly, ginger appears to be a really good preventative against colds.
I’ve always sworn by it myself, and now there seems to be real scientific evidence to back up many different health benefits of ginger. This page sums up all the major findings very clearly.
Carrot and ginger soup – why we love it
Did I mention it only takes ten minutes? Good. It’s also really tasty. It’s also a taste that fits all seasons.
Carrot and ginger just seem to fit whether you’re in the icy grasp of a long, cold winter or sweating it out in the summer’s heat.
The soup is both warm and comforting and tangy and refreshing at the same time. Go figure.
Naturally, like most soups, carrot and ginger soup is excellent for storing. That way you can make big batches at one time and unfreeze it when more is needed.
How’s that for saving even more time?
Ginger and carrot soup doubles up in function too – it’s delicious in small amounts as a starter, or eaten with something like crusty bread, makes a great, and filling, main course.
Your call, obviously.
Carrot and Ginger Soup – why don’t rabbits wear glasses?
Because that would be ridiculous. It’s nothing to do with the carrots they eat.
That being said, carrots really are nutritional little beasts, and are packed with vitamin A – which does help with eyesight.
Studies have also shown that diets high in beta-carotene may help with various types of cancer prevention.
They’re also packed with fiber and may also help with diabetes control and lowering blood pressure. Really, what’s not to like?
Time to make a big batch of carrot and ginger soup, I think.
One last thing – the 30 Day Veggie Challenge is now open! Want to go veggie but don’t know where to start? Already veggie and bored? This is the place to be.
Ingredients
- 6 carrot
- 1 small thumb ginger, fresh
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1½ cups vegetable broth
- 2 oranges (or limes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- 1 tbsp parsley, fresh (for garnish)
- 1 slice wholegrain bread (whole wheat)
Instructions
- Clean carrots (and peel if not organic). Roughly chop.
- Juice orange or lime .
- Put all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth, or mostly smooth, depending on your preference.
- Put in sauce pan and cook for 5 minutes, allowing to simmer.
- Serve with bread , and/or garnish with parsley or extra lime.
- That’s it! Easiest. Soup. Ever.
NOTES
Nutrition
Carrot and Ginger Soup
Ingredients
- 6 carrot
- 1 small thumb ginger, fresh
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1½ cups ( 350 ml ) vegetable broth
- 2 oranges (or limes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- 1 tbsp parsley, fresh (for garnish)
- 1 slice wholegrain bread (whole wheat)
Instructions
- Clean carrots (and peel if not organic). Roughly chop.
- Juice orange or lime .
- Put all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth, or mostly smooth, depending on your preference.
- Put in sauce pan and cook for 5 minutes, allowing to simmer.
- Serve with bread , and/or garnish with parsley or extra lime.
- That’s it! Easiest. Soup. Ever.
