Vitamix Carrot Ginger Soup Food

CARROT-GINGER SOUP WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion and ginger and cook until the vegetables are just soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the star anise, carrot juice and 3 cups water, then cover and boil until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Mix the cornstarch and curry powder on a shallow plate and season with salt. Pat the tofu dry and roll it in the cornstarch mixture. Heat the remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the tofu and fry, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
• Discard the star anise. Transfer the soup to a blender and puree in batches, or puree directly in the pot with an immersion blender. Thin with water, if needed, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with the fried tofu. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

CREAM OF CARROT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, melt butter and saute onion until soft and tender, about 5 minutes or so.
• Add carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, and ginger powder.
• Cover and cook on medium heat 30 minutes or until veggies are very tender.
• Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes.
• Using a stick blender, puree the soup right in the pot (or pour some into a blender and puree- you'll have to do this in batches though).
• Return to heat and add milk, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
• Cook over low heat until heated through, maybe 5 minutes or so.

CARROT GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; saute until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Add broth, carrots, and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until carrots are tender, about 45 minutes.
• Puree with an immersion blender until carrots are no longer chunky and soup has a thick consistency. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and curry powder. Serve in large mugs with chives and fresh black pepper.

CARROT-GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Place baby carrots in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain and return carrots to the pot.
• Pour chicken stock, 2 cups water, and coconut milk over the carrots; add onion, ginger, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer for 45 minutes.
• Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth and return to the pot. Stir cilantro through the soup; season with salt and pepper.

CARROT AND GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop seeds out of the butternut squash half, and place cut side down onto a greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until softened. Allow to cool, then scoop the squash flesh out of the skin using a large spoon and set aside. Discard skin.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until onion is translucent. Pour in the water, and add squash, carrots and ginger. Bring to a boil, and cook for at least 20 minutes, or until carrots and ginger are tender.
• Puree the mixture in the blender, or using an immersion blender. Add boiling water if necessary to thin, but bear in mind this is meant to be a thick creamy soup. Return soup to the pan, and heat through. Season with salt, pepper and cinnamon.
• Ladle into serving bowls, and pour a thin swirl of cream over the top as a garnish if desired.