CREAM OF GINGER CARROT SOUP

Cream Of Ginger Carrot Soup image

This is a very delicate and yet flavorful soup, and is very healthy.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Carrot Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cups thinly sliced carrots
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup ginger liqueur
½ cup water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
4 tablespoons margarine
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Simmer carrots, onions, 1/4 cup liqueur, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and butter or margarine until carrots are tender. Cool slightly.
Puree carrot mixture in a blender or food processor. Add milk, flour, sugar, and ground ginger.
Return carrot puree to pot. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup liqueur. Add additional milk for consistency you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warmed soup bowls, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1086.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g