Creamy Carrot & Ginger Soup

Happy New Year to all my wonderful friends & readers!

How about starting New Year on a healthy note with delicious CARROT & GINGER SOUP?

Sweet & creamy Carrot Soup with little heat from Ginger will cure any winter blues …. will add pep into your step ….. brightness to your food ….

Smooth & velvety texture of Carrot & Ginger soup will give your taste buds feeling of luxury and satisfaction without high calories or fat.

….. and little bit of Coconut Oil takes this Creamy CARROT & GINGER Soup to the next level when it comes to simple & healthy soups.

Did I mention that both of my boys couldn’t get enough of my Carrot & Ginger soup especially after I topped it with crunchy & crispy homemade croutons?

….. true story …. my picky eaters gobbled it up and asked for seconds …..

….. love when my plan ” get them to eat more vegetables” comes together without a hitch.

Creamy Carrot & Ginger Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
• Onion (chopped)
• 2-3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 11/2 Ginger Powder
• 2 lbs Carrots (peeled & chopped)
• 3 Large Parsnips (peeled & chopped)
• 5 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup Cream
• Croutons

STEP 1: In a stock pot melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until transparent.

STEP 2: Add minced garlic & ginger powder and saute for couple of minutes before adding chopped carrots and parsnip. Saute for 5 minutes.

STEP 3: Pour vegetable stock into the pot and on low heat cook/simmer  until carrots and parsnips are tender.

STEP 4: Remove from heat and using immersion blender puree until smooth. Add salt & pepper to taste.

STEP 5: Return to the stove and add cream. Cook for few minutes until soup is completely heated through.

STEP 6: Serve topped with croutons.

Creamy Carrot & Ginger Soup

Don’t forget …. Keep Smiling …. Keep Cooking!