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Carrot and Ginger Soup

Carrot and Ginger Soup

with Orange Oil
55 min.
Time:
256
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
88 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 Organic orange
2 Tbsps olive oil
4 carrots (10 oz)
1 pc fresh ginger (1 oz.)
2 small shallots
1 Tbsp Canola oil
17 ozs Vegetable broth
½ lemon
salt
peppers
3 Tbsps Whipped cream
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 1

Rinse the orange in hot water and wipe dry. Finely grate the zest and mix with the olive oil.

2.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 2

Peel the carrots and cut into large pieces. Peel and chop the ginger. Peel the shallots and cut into small cubes.

3.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 3

Heat the canola oil in a pot. Sauté the carrots, ginger and shallots until translucent over a medium heat.

4.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 4

Add vegetable broth to cover vegetables, cover with a lid and gently bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.

5.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 5

At the end of the cooking time, puree the soup with an immersion blender until very fine and pass through a sieve into a second pot.

6.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 6

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze. Season the carrot and ginger soup to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

7.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 7

Whip the whipping cream in a separate bowl until slightly stiff.

8.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 8

Warm the carrot soup again and then place in bowls. Place 1 tablespoon of cream in the middle of each. If desired, form a heart with the cream using a small wooden stick. 

9.
Carrot and Ginger Soup preparation step 9

Pour the orange oil through a fine sieve and sprinkle over the carrot-ginger soup. Serve soup with crispy fried carrot strips, if desired. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie256 cal.(12 %)
Protein3 g(3 %)
Fat23 g(20 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Carrots are packed with beta-carotenes, which help protect the body's cells against damage caused by free radicals. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

Save a ton of calories and fat by replacing the whipped cream with low-fat yogurt. 

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