CARROT GINGER CREME

Carrot Ginger Creme image

This is my wife's recipe and I like it so much I wanted to share it.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 pounds carrots, cut into medium dice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups half-and-half
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, ginger, and vegetable broth, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to soup pot, add half and half, and heat until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 816 mg, Sugar 8.1 g