Easy Carrot and Ginger Soup

After a mini Irish heatwave the chills have returned to the breeze so that calls for some warming soup.

My wonderful mother-in-law cooked myself and her hubby some stunning carrot soup a few weeks back and I have been keen to piece together a recipe for myself.

Im usually cooking for one or two on a day to day basis so this is a handy soup that can be whipped up in a few minutes!!

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

• 3 large carrots peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves grated/crushed garlic
• 1/2 medium onion diced
• 500ml chicken stock
• 1 tbsp vegetable or rapeseed oil
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Add the oil to a medium/large saucepan and heat to a medium heat.
2. Add the onion. Reducing the heat to low. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Do not allow to brown or burn.
3. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the carrots.
5. Pour over the chicken stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the carrots are tender.
6. Blitz the soup to a smooth consistency using a blender or a hand blender. If its very thick add some water to achieve your desired consistency.
7. Season to taste and serve.

Notes: Add a pinch of nutmeg for some extra spice.

Hope it warms the cockles,

Nic x