Anupama's Kitchen
Ginger-Carrot Soup
By Stephanie Read, Ayurvedic Doula, PRYT
This is a favorite soup of my postpartum clients! I based this recipe on some that I found on the “epicurious” website. However, I adapted them in my own way with various Ayurvedic ways. I have changed a few ingredients, added ayurvedic spices and made it a little more postpartum friendly. I feel it pairs well with Anupama Vaidya’s Bajara Roti.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Serving Size
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped ginger
- ½ cup chopped onion (optional)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 7 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup cooking wine
- 1 ½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch slices
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt ghee in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add cumin, black pepper until cumin begins to “dance” or pop.
- Sauté ginger, onion, and garlic until soft and beginning to brown.
- Add stock, cooking wine and carrots, increase heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for 45 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Remove from heat and pureé, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Return all the soup back into the pot and stir in lemon juice and salt if desired. (I don’t usually add any salt to this recipe, but if you wanted it, this is where you would add it)
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.