Cold Coconut Carrot Soup…

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 lbs. carrots peeled, & chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 oz. can light coconut milk
  • Juice of ½ lemon or lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • Thinly sliced scallions
  • Chopped cilantro or parsley

Directions:

  • Heat oil in large pot- sauté onion until translucent
  • Add garlic, sauté until onions are golden
  • Add carrots, ginger, curry, cumin and broth
  • Bring to slow boil, reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes
  • Transfer ingredients to a blender and puree
  • Return to pot-stir in coconut milk
  • Add more stock if too thick
  • Add lemon, salt and pepper
  • Let stand to cool and refrigerate overnight
  • Garnish servings with scallions and herbs