Carrot Ginger Soup

Brain Healthy Ingredients: Turmeric, Winter Squashes & Carrots

Serves: 2-4

This spiced soup is a great source of brain healthy beta-carotene and turmeric. Make a big batch and pack it for lunch.

Before serving, you can sprinkle the top with chopped fresh herbs or a few grinds of black pepper.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped into 2 inch sections
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup milk or cream

Preparation

• Heat oil in soup pot over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add curry powder and ginger and sauté about one minute.
• Add carrots and salt and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
• Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low until carrots are very soft, about
• Remove from heat and puree using an immersion blender, or in batches in a regular blender.
• Put pureed soup into a bowl and stir in milk or cream. Serve immediately.