Carrot-Ginger Soup with Grains of Paradise
The sweet carrots and fresh ginger fall in love with the surprising heat from the grains of paradise. You can cool it all off with intermittent tastes of sour cream between spoonfuls of soup.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Preparation Instructions:
1. In a large pot on medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of oil. Add carrots and onion, sweat with pinch salt and ground Grains of Paradise.
Remove from pan once par-cooked.
2. Add more oil, then sweat the ginger and garlic.
3. Reintroduce carrots and onion, add stock to pot. Cover and bring to boil.
4. Once carrots are tender enough to be stabbed through with a fork, turn off heat.
5. Pulse in a standing blender, then run on high till smooth, Once smooth add sour cream. (You can also use an immersion blender right in the pot.)
6. Taste the soup, adding more salt if needed.
7. Serve in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream and a generous portion of fresh cracked Grains of Paradise.
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More About This Recipe
Be careful when blending hot liquids, as they can pop the top off your blender. You can substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt, or coconut milk if you’re vegan. The coconut flavor pairs really well with this spice too. Make sure to follow the directions listed on your soup stock product. Adjust your salt usage accordingly.
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