Purple Carrot Soup

Purple carrots make a healthy and delicious puréed soup filled with antioxidants. A little fresh garlic and ginger give this soup a bit of a zing!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1 shallot, diced
• 5 cups vegetable broth, divided
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and smashed
• 4 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
• 1.25 pounds purple carrots, sliced
• 0.5 pound potatoes, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, shallot, ginger, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, potatoes, and 3 cups broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, adding enough remaining 2 cups broth to reach desired consistency.

Step 3

Garnish with sour cream and pistachios.