CARROT GINGER SOUP

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This light, flavorful carrot ginger soup is vegan! It's made with pantry staples and comes together in a hurry, yet always seems to impress. Fresh ginger makes a big difference-and what isn't used can be wrapped tightly and tossed in the freezer to use later. -Jenna Olson, Manchester, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Additional lemon zest, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in carrots, broth, zest, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Pulse mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender to desired consistency; stir in lemon juice. If desired, garnish with additional lemon zest. , Freeze option: Cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges