CARROT-GINGER SOUP WITH CILANTRO

CARROT-GINGER SOUP WITH CILANTRO image

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoon butter
2 large onions, chopped
6 large carrots, chopped
3 tablespoons minced ginger
6 cups chicken broth
salt/pepper
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoons corn oil
5 slices Italian bread, crust removed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 tablespoons of minced cilantro or 6 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

Directions Heat the 2 tbl butter in a soup pot. Add next 3 ingredients, cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth:bring to a boil. Simmer to blend flavors, about 40 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Puree the soup in batches in a food processor or blender. return soup to pot, bring to a simmer. Add cream, simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. can be cooled and covered and refrigerated overnight Meanwhile heat oil and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet. Add bread cubes:saute' until these croutons are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve: warm soup, over low heat. Place in bowl. Sprinkle each bowl of soup with a portion of croutons and cilantro Serve immediately