Ingredients

  • 1 onion, minced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
  • 2 lbs carrots, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • salt & pepper
  • chives (to garnish)

Method

  • In a large soup pot melt butter and saute onions, ginger,& garlic until translucent.
  • Mix in curry, cinnamon, bay& fresh thyme.
  • Add carrots, stock, salt& pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce flame and allow to simmer until carrots are tender (about 15 minutes).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Puree soup.
  • Whisk in half& half cream.
  • Garnish soup with fresh cut chives.