Carrot Ginger Soup
A simple and flavorful carrot ginger soup with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 pound carrots peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup orange juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped carrots and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing them to slightly caramelize.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in the orange juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.