Description
Ina Garten’s carrot ginger soup offers a silky, warming embrace of seasonal comfort. Kissed with ginger’s subtle heat and creamy coconut milk, this elegant soup provides a nourishing escape from everyday stress, inviting you to savor each spoonful with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 2 onions, peeled and chopped
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) grated fresh ginger
- Salt
- White pepper
Cream and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet cream butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipping cream
- Sour cream
- Parsley sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Initiate the foundation by liquefying 4 tablespoons (60 grams) of unsalted butter in a 6-quart (5.7 liters) cooking vessel over medium-high temperature. Incorporate finely diced onions and sauté, stirring consistently until they transform into a soft, translucent state.
- Introduce freshly minced ginger and thinly sliced carrots to the pan. Stream 4 cups (946 milliliters) of chicken broth, elevating the mixture to a robust boil. Immediately reduce heat, cover the vessel, and allow the contents to gently simmer until carrots become fork-tender.
- Carefully extract the pan from heat source. Transfer the aromatic mixture into a blender, executing the process in controlled batches to prevent overflow. Secure the blender lid, utilizing a kitchen towel as an additional protective measure against potential hot liquid expansion.
- Execute precise pulses to initially combine ingredients, then progress to continuous blending until achieving a velvety, uniform texture with no visible vegetable fragments.
- Return the silky purée to the original cooking vessel. Integrate 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of heavy whipping cream, reheating the mixture over high temperature until thoroughly warmed and exhibiting a consistent temperature throughout.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, modulating seasoning with kosher salt and white pepper according to personal preference. Elegantly plate the soup in pre-warmed bowls, garnishing with a dollop of sour cream and delicate parsley sprigs for visual and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Use top-tier unsalted butter for creating a luxurious, deep flavor foundation that elevates the entire soup’s taste experience.
- Select fresh ginger root with smooth, firm texture to guarantee maximum zesty flavor compared to dried alternatives.
- Pick organic carrots whenever possible to ensure maximum sweetness and vibrant color in your final soup creation.
- Remove center blender lid piece when processing hot liquids to allow steam release and prevent dangerous pressure buildup.
- Replace heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or coconut milk while maintaining a deliciously creamy consistency.
- Maintain gentle simmering temperatures to preserve nutritional value and protect delicate vegetable base from burning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg