7/23/09

Ginger Carrot Soup

2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 shallots--white bulb only, minced
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger or 2 tsp. dry ginger
1 tsp. curry powder
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. turmeric
salt to taste
4 oz. half and half
paprika as garnish

Put oil in a soup pot over low heat and simmer the shallots, garlic, ginger, and curry for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broth and carrots and turn the heat up to medium. When the broth begins to simmer, adjust the temperature to keep it simmering without boiling and cook until the carrots are tender, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let sit for a couple of minutes before pouring into a blender (so you don't scald yourself with splashes of hot soup!). Mix on highest setting until the soup is pureed. Add the pepper, turmeric and salt to taste, then add the half and half to the blender and whirl until well mixed. Chill for cold soup, or return to the pot and heat over low for a few minutes to serve warm. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. Serve with a glass of the 2006 Bargetto Central Coast Chardonnay and fresh French bread spread with goat cheese.
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