Easy healthy meals:Easy Carrot Ginger Soup

 

Easy Carrot Ginger Soup

Easy healthy meals:Easy Carrot Ginger Soup

 

Ingredients

• 2 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces


• 4 cups water


• 1 Tablespoon olive oil


• 1-1/2 cups chopped onion


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 2 Tablespoons freshly grated ginger


• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt


• 1/4 teaspoon cumin


• 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel


• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon


• 1/4 teaspoon allspice


• 3-4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice


• 3/4 cup toasted cashews

Instructions

1. Place the carrots in a medium saucepan and add the water.


2. Bring to a boil, cover and cook until the carrots are very tender (10-15 minutes)


3. Heat the olive oil in a small fry pan. Add onion and cook over medium heat until translucent.


4. Add ginger, garlic, salt, and spices.


5. Lower the heat and continue to saute for another 8-10 minutes, until the onions are soft.


6. Stir in lemon juice.


7. Combine the spice-onion mixture with the carrots and the cashews.


8. Use a blender to puree the mixture until smooth.


9. Once smooth, pour back into the saucepan and prepare to serve.


10. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

 

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Easy healthy meals:Easy Carrot Ginger Soup