Ginger-Carrot Soup

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Caramelized onions, ginger, and sweet potatoes create this delicious recipe that's perfect for any weeknight meal.

Ginger-Carrot Soup
Photo: Jay Wilde
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil

  • 3 cup thinly sliced onion

  • 2 tablespoon sugar

  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 8 carrots (about 1-1/4 lb.)

  • 1 sweet potato

  • 6 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

  • 1 cup half-and-half or light cream

Directions

  1. For caramelized onions, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion, sugar, and pepper; reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring twice. Add ginger. Cook, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes more or until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Divide in half.

  2. Meanwhile, peel carrots and sweet potato and cut in 1-inch pieces. In large saucepan or Dutch oven combine broth, carrots, and sweet potato. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 40 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Add half of the caramelized onions. Puree until nearly smooth with handheld blender or process 2 cups at a time in a food processor. Add cream; heat through. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Top with remaining caramelized onions. Makes 12 (3/4-cup) side-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105 Calories
5g Fat
13g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 524mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 5.9mg 30%
Calcium 50.5mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 256mg 5%
Folate, total 16.1mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.1mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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