Another Winter Warmer!!
“Soup is to the meal, what the hostess’s smile of welcome is to the party.
A prelude to the goodness to come.” quoted by Louis P. De Gouy,
With plenty of carrots floating in the fridge at any given time why don’t you try this interesting soup?
This great combo of carrots and fresh ginger heightens the flavour of the soup!!
Needless to say the goodness of carrots cannot be ignored as they are rich in fibre and antioxidants – They can be eaten raw as in salads, steamed boiled or cooked as in soups and various dishes!
Fresh ginger is generally used for cooking purposes and Dried ginger is widely used in the preparation of medicines.
Ginger is highly regarded as an appetiser and a digestive agent in addition to its taste and flavour –
A drink of mashed ginger with caramelised sugar, cumin seeds and water helps to eliminate coughs, colds, asthma and stomach aliments.
Ingredients for 8-10 serves
6 Medium Sized Carrots
1 Small Onion
1 Medium Sized Tomato
2 Tbs Freshly chopped Ginger
Handful Fresh Coriander Leaves
1 Tbs Butter or Margarine
3-4 Cups Water
Carrot Ginger Soup
Preparation
Peel the carrots and ginger
Chop all the veggies in quarters and keep aside
Add the margarine or butter in a large pan on the stove.
When it melts, slide in all the chopped veggies including the ginger
Sauté the soup mix on a medium flame for about 3-4 minutes.
Add the freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Cook the soup mix in a pressure cooker and turn in off after a few whistles or alternatively you can microwave it for about 10 minutes on high or till the carrots are cooked
Cool and blend it into a soft mixture with the water.
You may add more water if necessary to get it to a semi liquid consistency.
Place it on the stove for a couple of minutes and turn off the stove. The soup is ready to be served!!
Garnish individual serves with freshly ground pepper and a few drops of fresh cream (optional)!
Note: Blend the soup mix into a smooth paste and add enough water to make it into “soup” consistency!!
If it is not smooth enough, ensure that you put it through a sieve to avoid lumps or any grainy unground soup mix!!!