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Carrot Ginger Soup

4.83 from 64 votes

This healthy Carrot Ginger Soup is made with fresh carrots, a hint of fresh ginger and a touch of sour cream blended together until creamy, perfect for lunch or dinner. You can make it vegan or dairy-free by swapping the cream for coconut milk.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 50

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 tablespoons unsalted butter (use oil for DF)
1 large white onion (chopped)
3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 lb peeled baby carrots
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream (tofutti sour cream or coconut milk for dairy free)
kosher salt and white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh micro greens or chives (for garnish)

Instructions

Stove Directions:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes.
Add broth, carrots, and ginger. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes.
Add sour cream, using an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender), carefully blend until smooth. Bring soup back to a boil, adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
Ladle into 4 bowls and garnish with a little more sour cream and fresh chives if desired. Makes 5 cups.

Instant Pot Directions:

Press saute in the pot and melt butter, add onions and cook, stirring often, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add broth, carrots, and ginger. Cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Natural release.
Add sour cream, using an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender), carefully blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into 4 bowls and garnish with a little more sour cream and fresh chives if desired. Makes 5 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/4 cups, Calories: 115kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 13.5mg, Sodium: 114mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g

- WW Points: 3

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