Ginger-Carrot Bisque

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 50 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 45 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 358 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, unsalted plus 2 tablespoons
2 pounds carrots peeled and thinly sliced
2 large onions chopped
1 tablespoon ginger fresh, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons orange zest grated
1/2 teaspoon coriander ground
5 cups chicken broth homemade or canned
1 cup milk, skim or light cream for extra richness
1/2 cup parsley leaves minced fresh

Directions

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

Add carrots and onions.

Cover saucepan and cook until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

Mix in ginger, orange peel and coriander.

Add 2 cups stock. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover pan and simmer soup until carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes.

Puree soup in batches in processor or blender.

Add remaining 3 cups stock and half and half to soup *Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Cook over medium heat until warm. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

* Substitute skim milk and cornstarch to thicken instead of light cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 688g
Amount per Serving
Calories 358 40% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.0g25%
 Saturated Fat 8.0g42%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 627mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 43.0g14%
 Dietary Fiber 8.0g32%
 Sugars 22.0g
Protein 13.0g26%
Vitamin A 783%  Vitamin C 53%
Calcium 19%  Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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