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