I bought a new cookbook. I need another cookbook like I need another hole in my head. But, it caught my eye and has SO many recipes that look tasty. Today as I was making the kids lunch I popped this into the crock pot - so easy and so few ingredients. Looks pretty strange for me, but we'll see! I am on Weight Watchers, so this is a great recipe for me - only a few points per serving!
1 medium-large sweet potato
6 medium carrots
1 medium-large sweet onion
1 inch long piece of ginger
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
Yogurt or heavy cream or creme fraiche - optional
Peel sweet potato and chop into 1 inch pieces. Peel carrots an chop into 3/4 inch pieces. Peel onion and chop into 3/4 inch pieces. Add all vegies to crock pot. Peel ginger and mince (or grate) into crock pot. Add broth. If using canned broth, hold off on salt & pepper to see if you need it. Cover and cook on LOW until veggies are tender 9-11 hours.
Turn off slow cooker, uncover and allow soup to cool a few minutes. Puree in blender or food processor. Obtain the smoothest consistancy possible, so let the blender go for a few minutes. Check the seasonings and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot or cold and garnish with yogurt or cream as desired.
Nancy's Take: I wanted something this simple to taste wonderful! I wanted to love it. And, in a small dose I think it is good. But, a big bowl is just too much. I could see having it at a formal dinner as one of several courses. But, who entertains like that??? I did bite the bullet and buy a stick blender and it was amazing!! I can't wait to get more use from it.
Dave's Take: I've had versions of
carrot soups before and I don't think I really care for soups from
carrots. The consistency reminded me of baby food. The ginger in the
soup was interesting and gave it a nice kick. Nancy and I spoke about
the potential of using this soup as some sort of sauce. It might be
rather nice over some rice or chicken. I didn't ask for seconds.
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