When it comes to soup the texture is something I look forward to. Only one rule can apply.

“I love them big, I love them chunky with something-something.” Just the way moto moto sings for his girl in the animation Madagascar 2. Big means a deep bowl that holds a lot, while chunky means with bits to chew on. When the soup is too smooth, it feels normal and boring. We definitely can’t have those two words in one sentence.

I have always wondered how it would feel if someone brought me a hot bowl of homemade soup. I stop wondering and decided to make me some hot soup with just the ingredients I had at hand. With these two ingredients infused together gives out the best immune boosting power like no other.

Carrots are especially high in anti-oxidants and vitamin A (vitamin A is great for healthy vision, skin and immune support).

Ginger is one of the most common beneficial spices out there, with a powerhouse of immune supporting properties, lending itself so graciously to any sort of conscious health-promoting cuisine.

Making “Creamy carrot ginger soup”

Prep time: 5 mins   Cook time: 35 mins   Total time: 40 mins

Serves: 2 bowls

Main Ingredients:

• 10 carrots – washed, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium sized onions – diced
• 1 bunch of washed, chopped cilantro
• 1 Tablespoon of peeled, grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon of peeled, grated garlic
• 2 cups water OR broth
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 3 Tablespoon of brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon of vegetable cooking oil

Important tools used:

• Immersed blender
• Sufuria OR Sauce pan
• Stove
• Soup serving spoon

Instructions:

Step 1: Saute the veggies

In your saucepan or sufuria, add some oil over medium heat. In with the onions, cook them for 3 mins till they are translucent. Add in the ginger and garlic. Let them infuse and get their aroma out for 1 min. Add in the carrots and cilantro -mix everything to combine. Add in the water cover and allow it to cook for 30 mins on low heat until the carrots cook through.

Step 2: Blending

Turn off the heat once the carrots have cooked through. Immediately insert the immersed blender and gently blend everything. Try and avoid burning yourself. This will take 2 to 4 mins until the desired consistency has been established.

Step 3: Re-warm the soup

Once all blended, turn on the heat and warm the soup for another 3 mins while covered. Turn off the heat.

Step 4: Plate and serve

I decided to garnish with a few leaves of cilantro, and a tablespoon of yogurt. This step is optional, but you can decide to add whatever else you want.

Bon Appetite until the next recipe.