Microbiome Boosting Carrot Ginger Soup
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Carrots - diced
2 tbsp Garlic Oil
1 tbsp Butter or Ghee (DF Sub: coconut oil)
1 ½ tsp Salt
½ tsp White Pepper
2 tbsp Ginger (fresh) - minced
4 cups Water
1 tbsp Fody Chicken Soup Base
1 pinch Saffron - steeped in 1 oz warm water (optional)
⅛ tsp Ancho Chili Powder (optional)
½ tsp Turmeric Powder
2 tbsp Red Lentils
1 cup Potato - peeled and diced
1 tbsp Heavy Cream (DF Sub: Coconut Cream - solids only)
2 tbsp Lime Juice
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Instructions
Prep. Start by steeping a pinch of saffron threads in an ounce of warm water. Next, peel and dice your carrots, potatoes and ginger.
Saute. In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine a tablespoon of butter with a tablespoon of garlic oil. When heated through, add diced carrots, a teaspoon of salt and ½ a teaspoon of white pepper. Stir together, then sear carrots for a few minutes on each side to develop a golden brown color. Add a tablespoon of fresh minced ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat stirring frequently - careful not to burn your ginger.
Add. Next add the potatoes, water, chicken stock concentrate, chili powder, turmeric, lentils, and saffron threads with the water.
Simmer. Stir ingredients together. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the potatoes and carrots are cooked through - about 15 minutes.
Blend. Once the veggies are cooked through, transfer them, along with the broth, into a blender. Start blending on low and slowly increase the speed until your soup is smooth and thickened. Set aside
Back on the Stove. Add a tablespoon of garlic oil and the remaining ginger to your saucepan over high heat. Saute ginger for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Then add your blended soup back to your saucepan.
Finish. Add coconut cream and lime juice. Let that combine for a few minutes while you bring your soup back up to temperature. Taste and adjust for salt - I added ½ a teaspoon.
Serve. Garnish with a swirl of cream or garlic oil, and fresh ground black pepper. Serve on its own, with a slice of rustic gluten free bread, or pair with a salad, sandwich, or grilled cheese.
Enjoy!
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