Roasted Carrot and Ginger Soup

August 3, 2012 by Kari Karch


The fresh taste of carrots is spiced up with grated ginger to create a rich, wholesome soup that’s packed with exotic flavor.

preparation

preparation time
20 mins

cook time
40

servings
6

calories
149

ingredients

1 pounds organic baby carrots

2 stalks celery minced

1 teaspoons ginger grated

1 shallot minced

2 teaspoons kosher salt

0.5 teaspoons white pepper

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoons butter

1 chicken stock

0.25 cup white wine

0.13 cup orange juice

directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. Place carrots on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast until tender and caramelized (shake the pan about halfway through to evenly roast); about 30-45minutes. Set aside. In a Dutch oven, heat about 1 Tbsp olive oil and the butter.

Step 2

Cook the shallots until tender-about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the celery and fresh ginger and cook another 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Season with about 2 tsp. coarse salt and white pepper. Add the wine to the Dutch oven and reduce by half then add the chicken or vegetable stock and the carrots. Bring the soup to a boil, then down to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

If you have an immersion blender, you can easily puree the carrots. The soup will be very thick.

Step 6

Add the white wine (if using) and then the orange juice. Taste, and adjust seasonings to your liking. Garnish with fresh chives or chervil, if desired.

Kari Karch

Kari Karch is a 19-year veteran of the culinary industry, creator of Kiss the Cook, and the head chef and spokesperson for the Kenmore brand. She has made many notable appearances on ABC Morning News, on WGN, on the Cooking Channel and as a judge for the World Food Championships.