Spicy Carrot & Ginger Soup

 

• Prep Time

  20 Mins
• Cook Time

  40 Mins
• Serving

  4 People
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This spicy carrot & ginger soup is one of my favorite recipes for brightening up cold days. Creamy and refreshing, this brilliantly colored soup makes a satisfying main course or an elegant first course. 

Ingredients

2 vegetable oil

1 large red onion, diced

2 stalks celery chopped

10 Carrots, diced

2 cups vegetable broth / water

2 chilies

1 sprig fresh rosemary

2 chia seeds

2 knorr chicken cubes

3 garlic cloves, smashed

1 ½ ginger grated

to taste salt

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and Sautee until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery, garlic, ginger, chilies and freshly chopped rosemary, stirring, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Continue stirring and season with salt and chicken cubes.

Step 2

Stir in the carrots, then pour in the vegetable stock, stir to incorporate. Add chia seeds, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes and let cool for 10 mins.

Step 3

Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender in the pot) and puree until smooth. If needed add broth to reach desired consistency. Taste and correct seasoning.

Step 4

Return the mixture to the pot or a large sauce pan to heat.

Step 5

Serve hot in bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of chia seeds. You can enjoy the soup with bread, croutons or a serving of your choice.