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Curried Carrot Soup


Submitted by Jaime K., Bolling AFB


Ingredients
1/3 cup fine minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 each red delicious apples, peeled and diced
2 pounds carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup German white wine
1 quart low-sodium vegetable stock
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Preparation
Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature: Stove top, medium to medium-high heat

1. In large soup pot add olive oil, shallots and garlic and lightly saute
    until shallots are translucent.
2. Add in stock, carrot, apples and wine, bring to a boil then reduce to a
    simmer, cook for another 15 minutes.
3. Add in cumin, curry, pepper and salt (add only half the salt and check
    the flavor, then adjust with more to taste) and let simmer for another
    10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
4. Turn off heat, puree soup (carefully) with an immersion blender or
    with a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy, at which
    point it is ready to eat. (Soup can be frozen for up to a month.)

Characteristics
Gluten-free
Low-sodium
Low-fat

Eat This For:
Lunch
Snack
Entree
Side dish