Creamy Potato and Carrot Soup with Ginger
- 9 cups (2.1 liters) vegetable or chicken broth
- 250g potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 250g carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 1/2 cups (600ml) heavy cream
- 15g butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- (chopped fresh parsley optional)
1. Melt 50g/2oz unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add 250g/8.8oz diced potatoes and 150g/5.3oz peeled diced carrots to the pot. Sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 20g/0.7oz grated ginger and 6g/0.2oz minced garlic to the pot. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
4. Pour in 250ml/8.4fl oz vegetable or chicken broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered with a lid, until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
6. Return the pot to the stovetop and stir in 60ml/2fl oz heavy cream. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- large pot
- immersion blender or regular blender
- cutting board
- knife
- spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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