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Carrot & Ginger Soup

An elegant, light flavoursome soup that is perfect as a starter on the Festive days...So easy and healthy too! Topped with Coconut cream Shallots and Pine Nuts.

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Cooking Method
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 44 mins Total Time: 1 hr 14 mins
Servings 6
Best Season Winter
Ingredients
    Main:
  • 1 kg/2.2lb Carrots (Sliced)
  • 1 Onion (Chopped)
  • 3 Cloves of Garlic (Crushed)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Ginger (Finely Grated)
  • 2 Oxo Vegetable Cubes
  • 5 Cups of Water
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • Topping
  • 1 Shallot ((Dark purple onion) sliced and fried in a little olive oil)
  • Coconut Cream ((Not the milk))
  • Toasted Pine Nuts
Method
  1. Fry the onion till it starts to soften then add the ginger and garlic, stir through for just 1 minute.

  2. Add the carrots, vegetable broth, bay leaf and cinnamon and salt.

  3. Bring to boil then simmer covered for 45 minutes or until carrots are cooked.

  4. When ready with a hand mixer or blender puree until smooth.

  5. Serve with coconut cream, shallots and pine nuts on top.

  6. Enjoy!