Carrot, Pumpkin & Ginger Soup
Carrot, Pumpkin & Ginger Soup
I love to make a big batch of soup on the weekend and eat it throughout the week. This soup comes alive with the lovely rich pumpkin, the sweetness of the carrot and a kick of ginger. Enjoy with some crostini.
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 small onions
- 1/2 pound pumpkin, cubed
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 rib of celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup vermouth
Directions
- Melt the butter in a heavy pot. Add the onion and cook until soft.
- Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
- Add the carrot, pumpkin, celery, chicken stock and ginger. Simmer until carrots are tender, 40 minutes. Add the cream and simmer 5 more minutes.
- In a blender puree all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.