Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup With Ginger Garlic Bread

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup With Ginger Garlic Bread - A picture-perfect warm and healthy appetizer for any meal
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , chopped
2 chunks ginger , chopped
1 1/2 lbs carrots , peeled and sliced
6 cups chicken stock
1 can evaporated milk ( optional )
3 tablespoons butter , softened
3 garlic cloves , minced fine
1 teaspoon ginger , grated fine
1/2 loaf French bread , sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
268
Sugar
13g
Fat
11g
Looking for a comforting yet healthy appetizer to warm you up on a chilly day? This Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup is the perfect choice! Made from scratch, this soup comes together quickly and easily. It is perfect for any meal and can be easily dressed up or down to suit the occasion. Paired with ginger garlic bread that adds an extra zing, this combo is sure to impress your guests with its bold flavor and elegant presentation.

Instructions

1.For the soup:
2.Heat up a pot with vegetable oil on medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and sauté until fragrant.
3.Add in sliced carrots and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
4.Pour chicken stock into the pot, increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil.
5.Reduce heat to low, simmer until the carrots become tender, about 20 minutes.
6.Use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a blender to blend until smooth.
7.Add evaporated milk and stir to combine. Reheat the soup if necessary.
8.For the ginger garlic bread:
9.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
10.In a bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic and grated ginger. Spread it over the sliced bread.
11.Bake the bread for 10-12 minutes until edges are crispy.

PROS

This soup is creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor.
The addition of ginger and garlic in the bread complements the sweetness of the carrots and adds an extra layer of warmth to the dish.

CONS

The soup can be slightly high in calories if made with evaporated milk, so use light cream or no cream at all for a lighter version.
Some people may find the ginger garlic bread to be too spicy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Carrots are loaded with vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to overall health. They are especially high in beta-carotene, which is proven to support healthy vision. Ginger is praised for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while garlic has been shown to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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