Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb carrot, peeled & sliced
  • 2 leeks, washed and trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, Grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • salt & pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup carrot, Grated

Method

  • Heat butter over medium heat in pot. Stir in carrots, leeks, ginger, garlic
  • and curry powder.
  • Saute for about 5 minutes or until leeks soften slightly.
  • Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, 20 ~ 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Puree in a blender or food processor.
  • Return to heat, add whipping cream, salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with grated carrot. Serves 4 to 6.
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