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Ginger Carrot Soup

This healthy carrot ginger soup has a velvety smooth texture thanks to the addition of some creamy Greek yogurt. Delicious warm or cold!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 quarts or 16 cups
Calories: 493 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups yellow onion , diced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger , peeled and grated
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 pounds carrots , peeled and sliced
  • 2 quarts Chicken Stock* , (8 cups)
  • 1 quart water , (4 cups)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 cups vanilla flavored Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions soften, stirring often.
  2. Add the carrots, chicken stock, water, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and cook until the carrots are tender, about 35-40 minutes.
  3. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs and blend the mixture with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Blend in the vanilla yogurt and butter and season with more salt and white pepper to taste.
  4. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

  • *If you use chicken broth rather than the stronger, concentrated chicken stock, replace 2 of the cups of water with the broth. 
  • Lightly adapted from Chobani

Nutrition Information

Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 2122mg (88%) Potassium 1482mg (42%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 38165IU (763%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 227mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4quarts or 16 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493

% Daily Value*

Calories 493kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 2122mg 88%
Potassium 1482mg 32%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 38165IU 763%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 227mg 23%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.