Rockin' Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup
Description
Carrots, sweet potatoes, and ginger are simmered in broth until soft, then blended into a creamy soup that's full of amazing flavor.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon bacon grease
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1 1/2 cups roughly chopped carrots
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1/2 medium onion, diced
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped, divided
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2 cups chicken stock, or more if needed
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1 cup roughly chopped sweet potato
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2 tablespoons ginger paste
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1 tablespoon orange juice, or to taste
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 pinch ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons half-and-half
Directions
1
Heat butter and bacon grease in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until carrots are soft and onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 of the thyme leaves and cook until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds.
2
Add stock, sweet potato, ginger paste, and remaining thyme; bring to a boil, Reduce the heat and simmer until sweet potato is soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in orange juice, brown sugar, pepper flakes, and cinnamon.
3
Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, adding more stock if necessary to reach desired consistency. Stir in half-and-half and serve.