Ginger-Carrot Soup

Submitted by Debbwl

"The caramelizing of the onions and the hint of sherry set this apart from other carrot soups."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 3 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 1⁄4 lbs carrots, about 8-9
• 1 sweet potato
• 6 cups chicken stock, can use vegetable stock for vegetarian cooking
• 1⁄2 cup sherry wine
• 1 cup reduced-fat half-and-half
• salt and pepper

directions

1. For caramelized onions, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion, sugar, and pepper; reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring twice. Add ginger. Cook, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes more or until onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Divide in half.
2. Meanwhile, peel carrots and sweet potato and cut in 1-inch pieces. In large saucepan combine broth, carrots, and sweet potato. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 40 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Add half of the caramelized onions. Puree 2 cups at a time in a food processor (Be careful not to burn yourself or over heat processor with hot soup). Add sherry and half-and-half; heat through (do Not allow to boil).
3. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Top with remaining caramelized onions.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made as given & thoroughly enjoyed it ~ Great combo of flavors, & didn't change a thing! Really liked the onions done this way! Thanks for a great keeper of a recipe! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]

 

[jessi_mcg]

This is such a lovely soup! I can't resist the combination of carrot and ginger, and the sherry takes it one notch further for me! I cut the recipe back quite a bit to make a lunch serving for today and I wish I hadn't! I will definitely make this one again. Also, I had some wilty swiss chard to use up so, after tasting the recipe as-is, I stirred some in to my bowl and it was a lovely addition. Made for 124 hits tag.

 

[mama smurf]

I picked this for the New Kids on the Block tag game...I am very glad I did. I had never had carrot soup and was really curious. I cut the recipe in half and followed the directions except for adding a pinch of cayenne and nutmeg. DH loved it!! Definately one I will fix again.