Cream Of Ginger Carrot Soup

Ginger liqueur and ground ginger combine with a skim milk and chicken boullion base in this pureed soup.

• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cubes chicken bouillon
• 2 cups skim milk
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
• ½ cup ginger liqueur

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Simmer carrots, onions, 1/4 cup liqueur, water, chicken bouillon cubes, and butter or margarine until carrots are tender. Cool slightly.

Step 2

Puree carrot mixture in a blender or food processor. Add milk, flour, sugar, and ground ginger.

Step 3

Return carrot puree to pot. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup liqueur. Add additional milk for consistency you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warmed soup bowls, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.