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Ginger Soup

with Shrimp, Carrot and Butternut Squash
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Ginger Soup - An exotic appetizer that delivers with delicious flavors

Difficulty:
moderate
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
214
calories
Calories
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Shrimp contains easily digestible protein and iodine, which is important for the thyroid gland. Additionally, the ginger flavor helps with concentration and strengthening the immune system.

If you prefer, the basil can be substituted for coriander. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie214 cal.(10 %)
Protein19 g(19 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3 g(10 %)
Vitamin A0.9 mg(113 %)
Vitamin D0.4 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E4.7 mg(39 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin6.4 mg(53 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate19 μg(6 %)
Pantothenic acid0.6 mg(10 %)
Biotin3.3 μg(7 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.7 μg(23 %)
Vitamin C11 mg(12 %)
Potassium508 mg(13 %)
Calcium106 mg(11 %)
Magnesium60 mg(20 %)
Iron3.2 mg(21 %)
Iodine114 μg(57 %)
Zinc2.4 mg(30 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.4 g
Uric acid76 mg
Cholesterol122 mg
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
1 pc fresh ginger
1 small garlic clove
1 small onion
¼ Butternut squash
1 carrot
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp Curry powder
1 ¾ cups Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
4 shrimp (shelled, each 1.5 ounce)
salt
½ cup Coconut milk
3 sprigs Basil
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Preparation

Preparation steps

1.

Peel and finely chop the ginger, garlic and onion.

2.

Peel the squash and carrot and cut into very thin strips.

3.

Heat oil in a pot and sauté the onion, garlic and ginger until transparent, about 1 minute.

4.

Sprinkle with the curry powder. Stir in broth, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Puree to desired consistency.

5.

Add the carrot and squash and cook for another 8-10 minutes.

6.

In the meantime, rinse shrimp and season with salt. Add coconut milk and shrimp to the ginger soup and cook for another 3 minutes.

7.

Rinse the basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and cut into very thin strips. Pour ginger soup into bowls and serve sprinkled with basil.

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