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Ingredients

  • 12 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 14 cup plain yogurt, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chives, for garnish

Method

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large, heavy stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the carrots, onion, garlic and ginger for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, heat the stock in another large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the stock to the vegetables and simmer and turn heat down to low.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are thoroughly softened.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the stockpot until the soup has a nearly smooth texture, or remove soup and puree in a food processor.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls.
  • Dollop each serving with a bit of yogurt and sprinkle with the chopped chives and cilantro if desired.
  • Serve immediately.