Carrot soup with onion and ginger
4 servings
60 minutes
Carrot soup with onion and ginger is a vibrant combination of simple ingredients transformed into a rich and aromatic masterpiece. Originating from American cuisine, it draws inspiration from traditional soups with a delicate texture and spicy flavor. The sweetness of carrots blends with the mild spiciness of ginger, while sautéed onions add depth to the aroma. This soup is not just a warming dish but also a source of beneficial elements: carrots are rich in beta-carotene, ginger aids digestion, and its smooth consistency makes it an ideal option for a light lunch. Serve it with crispy baguette or fresh herbs to enhance its flavor. Carrot soup with onion and ginger is a balance of freshness, sweetness, and warm spice in every spoonful.
1
Prepare vegetable broth: put in a pot 1 onion, half a carrot, half a celery stalk, a piece of bay leaf, a quarter bunch of parsley, 1 teaspoon of ginger, a quarter of the white part of leek stalk, 25 grams of white wine and pour in 750 ml of water. Boil until the water evaporates by one third. You need 500 ml of vegetable broth in the end. Do not salt the broth; it's better to salt the dish to your taste later.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Carrot: 2.5 pieces
- Celery stalk: 0.5 stem
- Bay leaf: 0.3 piece
- Parsley: 0.3 bunch
- Ground ginger: 2 teaspoons
- White part of leek: 0.3 piece
- Dry white wine: 25 ml
- Water: 750 ml
2
Peel the remaining carrots, chop them, and steam for 25 minutes.
- Carrot: 2.5 pieces
3
Heat a little vegetable oil in a saucepan. Peel, chop, and sauté the onion. Add 1 teaspoon of ginger and cook for a couple more minutes. To give the soup a richer taste and aroma, use fresh ginger, peeled and grated.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Onion: 2 heads
- Ground ginger: 2 teaspoons
4
Mix onion and ginger with carrot. Blend, gradually adding vegetable broth.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Ground ginger: 2 teaspoons
- Carrot: 2.5 pieces
- Water: 750 ml
5
Return the soup to the heat and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste