VEGETARIAN THANKSGIVING SOUP WITH CARROTS, GINGER, AND COCONUT

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Soup with Carrots, Ginger, and Coconut image

The perfect midwinter soup. Just when you're craving spring, but also desperate to burrow under the covers, this soup adds the perfect blend of coziness and fire to keep you warm, snug, and dreaming of spring's bounty. Carrots, maple syrup, and coconut cream add sweetness. Ginger, onions, and garlic add a touch of zing. And a bit of pesto swirled in, with a dollop of sour cream, add just the right hints of savory and tangy to make your heart sit up and leap on a cold winter's night. Garnish with coconut milk and fresh parsley.

Provided by Anonymous

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
4 cups vegetable broth
¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage, leaves finely chopped
½ cup coconut cream
¼ cup coconut milk
½ cup pesto
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and smashed garlic; saute for 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in broth, parsley, ginger, thyme, and sage. Reduce to a simmer and cook until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes.
Remove the sprigs of thyme with a fork or spatula. Transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
Return soup to the pot. Add coconut cream, coconut milk, pesto, and maple syrup; let simmer for 10 minutes.
Ladle into serving bowls and add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 28.3 g