How to Make Rockin' Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather turns chilly, there's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup. And if you're looking for a soup that's not only delicious but also packed with nutritional goodness, this Rockin' Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup is the perfect choice. This soup is a colorful and flavorful combination of carrots, sweet potatoes, and ginger, with a hint of sweetness and a touch of spice. It's a nutritious and satisfying dish that's sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease
  • 1 ½ cups roughly chopped carrots
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped, divided
  • 2 cups chicken stock, or more if needed
  • 1 cup roughly chopped sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat butter and bacon grease in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until carrots are soft and onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 of the thyme leaves and cook until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Add stock, sweet potato, ginger paste, and remaining thyme; bring to a boil, Reduce the heat and simmer until sweet potato is soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in orange juice, brown sugar, pepper flakes, and cinnamon.
  • Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth, adding more stock if necessary to reach desired consistency. Stir in half-and-half and serve.
  • Nutrition

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 281mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 290mg