Carrot Ginger Soup
A wonderfully delicious and light soup. The carrot provides the sweetness and the ginger gives it the kick. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer.
3 tablespoons of butter
Pinch of salt
1 lb. carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk of celery, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
5 cups chicken broth or stock
Zest and juice of half a lime
Heat butter in a large pan over a moderate heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery and salt. Reduce heat and sauté until the vegetables are soft. Add ginger and cook for another two minutes. Pour in the broth, reduce heat to low and bring to the boil. Purée the soup using a blender. Stir in the lime zest and juice. Chill and serve in individual bowls.
For a vegetarian version of this soup, use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth.