MUMMY'S GINGER SOUP

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This original recipe remains a winter favorite in my family! This is a perfect first course to serve before a curry dinner. It is essential to use fresh ginger to get the best flavor.

Provided by Priyanka

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
black pepper to taste
2 cups water
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the ginger, and cook for five minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, turmeric, and pepper; stir for 1 minute. Whisk in water and milk. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes whisking constantly as the mixture thickens. Season to taste with salt, and strain through a mesh sieve before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 695.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g