Ingredients

  • 2 lbs baby carrots, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 2 -3 tablespoons ginger, fresh, grated
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream (optional)
  • 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  • Chop and prepare all vegetables and put into a bowl.
  • Put garlic and ginger in a small, separate bowl.
  • In large dutch oven heat olive oil until it shimmers.
  • Add vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender.
  • Add garlic and ginger to vegetable mix and stir well until very fragrant without burning.
  • Add chicken stock, cayenne, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook until all vegetables are very soft.
  • With an immersion blender, puree soup and re-taste for seasoning.
  • If desired add cream, half-n-half, milk, or otherwise.
  • Heat to a simmer but do not boil if you creamed it.
  • Enjoy.