HEALTHY GINGER-CARROT SOUP

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup yellow or white onion, chopped2 tablespoons ginger root, peeled and grated3 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped2 cups vegetable broth1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground1/2 teaspoon saltReduced fat sour cream or yogurt and chopped green onions for topping
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add carrots, broth, nutmeg and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes or until carrots are fork-tender.
Carefully pour mixture into a blender and puree, adding water as needed to thin the mixture.
Pour soup into serving bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and chopped green onions, if desired.

Serving Size: makes 6 soup bowls

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JUDYCAR.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 59.6
  • Total Fat: 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 365.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g

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