Carrot and Ginger Soup
A comforting soup made with expired carrots, ginger, and other pantry staples.
10
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
40
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 500g expired carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
2
Add the expired carrots and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
3
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
4
Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
5
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.