Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs carrots, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 small potato, peeled and sliced
  • 1 lb tomatoes, skinned
  • 6 spring onions, green and white parts, sliced
  • 14 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 14 teaspoon ground mace
  • 12 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon sweet butter
  • 2 cups low-fat 2% low-fat milk
  • 14 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons minced basil

Method

  • Combine the carrots, onion, potato, tomatoes, green onions, spices, salt and water in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the carrots are soft.
  • Transfer the soup in batches to a blender or a food processor and process until smoothly pureed.
  • Return soup to pot and stir in milk.
  • Reheat until very hot or cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, atleast 4 hours.
  • (The soup keeps well tightly covered for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.)
  • To serve cold, taste and add salt if desired.
  • To serve hot, reheat (without bringing to a boil) and add salt if desired.
  • Either way, ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with toasted almonds and basil, and serve.