Purple Carrot Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Purple carrots make a healthy and delicious puréed soup filled with antioxidants. A little fresh garlic and ginger give this soup a bit of a zing!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 stalk celery, diced
1 shallot, diced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and smashed
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 1/4 pounds purple carrots, sliced
1/2 pound potatoes, diced
5 cups vegetable broth, divided
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, shallot, ginger, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, potatoes, and 3 cups broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
2 Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, adding enough remaining 2 cups broth to reach desired consistency.
3 Garnish with sour cream and pistachios.