Peli Peli's Carrot Ginger Soup
A crafty carrot ginger soup from Master Chef Paul Friedman made with pureed carrots, orange and ginger root, together with cream and a secret Peli Peli seasoning!
- 2 Tbs olive oil (30 ml)
- 2 large onions diced
- 1 leek sliced
- 1 Tbs ginger root grated, peeled (15 ml)
- 2 ½ lbs Baby Carrots (1 kg)
- 8 cups water (2 liters)
- 2 chicken or vegetable cubes
- 2 tsp salt (10 ml)
- 1 tsp pepper (5 ml)
- 1-2 tsp brown sugar (15-30 ml); or 2 envelopes sweetner
- 1 Orange grated rind
- 1 cup orange juice (250 ml)
- 1 cup cream (250 ml); or nondairy creamer (optional)
In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add onion and leek and cook until tender and golden, about 20 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients except cream and allow to simmer on medium-low heat for 1 hour or until carrots are tender.
Adjust seasoning.
Blend soup in small batches in blender until pureed.
Return to saucepan and heat to serve.
Adjust seasoning and if desired, add cream or
non-dairy creamer.
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