Chilled Carrot Ginger Soup

Name: Chilled Carrot Ginger Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium preferred; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, chopped; 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated; 1 1/2 pound carrots, chopped; 1 teaspoon orange juice, plus zest; Salt and pepper, to taste

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Prep 10 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 4

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When summer storms hit, like they often do where I live, there is nothing like a chilled soup to warm your soul while cooling your insides. In this chilled carrot ginger soup recipe, the ginger gives the sweet sautéed carrots a distinct kick of flavor. Perfect for babies and abuelas alike, this chilled carrot ginger soup is a great meal for any day of the week.

by Vanessa Bell

Updated Sep 16, 2015

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Ingredients

4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium preferred
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
1 1/2 pound carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon orange juice, plus zest
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

In a saucepan, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions on medium low heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook, making sure not to burn, for 2-3 minutes. Add carrots and ginger, caramelizing slightly.
2

Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add orange juice, plus zest. Taste the carrot mixture and add salt and pepper as desired.
3

Remove from heat and allow to cool. In batches if necessary, carefully puree everything in blender. Refrigerate and serve when cooled.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Sautee your vegetables the night before and, come lunch time, blend for a quick and satisfying lunch.

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When summer storms hit, like they often do where I live, there is nothing like a chilled soup to warm your soul while cooling your insides. In this chilled carrot ginger soup recipe, the ginger gives the sweet sautéed carrots a distinct kick of flavor. Perfect for babies and abuelas alike, this chilled carrot ginger soup is a great meal for any day of the week.