Creamy Carrot-ginger Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 12 medium carrots, chopped (about 5 cups)
• 1/2 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 pieces fresh ginger, walnut-sized,peeled and smashed (or to taste)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken stock (or homemade)
• 3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 sauté the carrots, onions, celery and ginger in the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat until vegetables have softened, about 10-12 minutes.
• 2 add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• 3 add the cream and again bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat, then let simmer for 5 minutes.
• 4 pour the soup into a blender or food processor and puree, then strain it back into the saucepan.
• 5 season to taste with salt and pepper.