Carrot Ginger Soup with Parsley

Carrots are one of those inexpensive root vegetables that often show up grated in salads. Though carrot ginger soup has become a popular combination over the years, this version is especially tasty because the carrots are roasted until caramelized. It adds a layer of flavor that you would not otherwise get were you to simply boil the carrots.

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

  • Calories 80
  • Carbohydrate 11 g
  • Protein 1 g
  • Fat 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Sugars 5 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 75 mg

This Recipe Serves 8

Ingredients

2 pounds of carrots, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces ginger, peeled, finely grated, and juiced (if desired)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400⁰F for 20 minutes. Scatter the carrots on a baking sheet and brush them with olive oil. Roast until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Working in batches if necessary, transfer the carrots to a blender with 4 cups of water.
  2. Process until smooth and pour into a heavy-bottom pot. Bring to a light boil over medium heat, and reduce to simmer. Add the ginger and season with salt and pepper. Garnish each serving with some chopped parsley.

Chef’s Tip: To juice fresh ginger, finely grate the rhizome, place the pulp in a cheese cloth, and squeeze the juice over a bowl until the pulp runs out and is dried up. Alternatively, use a juicer if you plan on juicing large quantities, or skip this part altogether if you don’t mind grated pulp in the soup.

Choices/Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

From Switch it Up by Corinne Trang

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