Gingered Carrot Soup

Name: Gingered Carrot Soup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil; 3 Medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped; 5 cups Spring water; 6 Medium to large carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 tablespoons Ginger, fresh finely minced (reserve 1 tbsp); 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric; 1'' Vanilla Bean; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; Ground Sea Salt to taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste; 1/2 cup Parsley, Chopped; 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds, toasted

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
3 Medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 cups Spring water
6 Medium to large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons Ginger, fresh finely minced (reserve 1 tbsp)
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
1'' Vanilla Bean
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
Ground Sea Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
1/2 cup Parsley, Chopped
1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds, toasted

Directions

1

In a stockpot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onions, 1 tbsp minced ginger, sliced carrots and saute for about 15 minutes, or until softened.
2

Add 5 cups spring water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer partially covered for about 20 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Add the vanilla bean.
3

Use immersion blender to blend the soup with the remaining tablespoon of grated ginger, cinnamon, coriander, and turmeric, until very smooth. Season the soup with cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.
4

Garnish with a touch of cinnamon, chopped parsley, and toasted pumpkin seeds.