Zesty Carrot Soup

 Zesty Carrot Soup 

Perfect for a cloudy Winter day!

Ingredients:

Avocado oil

1 shallot, sliced 

4 garlic cloves, chopped

1-2 inch long piece of ginger, peeled & sliced

1 small apple, peeled & chopped

2 pints no- or low-sodium veggie broth

1 lb carrots, peeled & chopped

1/4 tsp curry powder

1 Tbsp olive oil

Salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat very large pot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add small amounts of avocado oil. Add shallot and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes, until just starting to brown. Add apple and ginger. Sauté additional 2 minutes.
2. Add broth and turn heat to high. Bring to a boil. Add carrots, cover, and turn down to low-medium. Simmer for 20 minutes, until carrots are fork tender. Remove from heat.
3. Add curry powder and generous amount of salt. Use immersion blender to thoroughly liquify all chunks. Stir in olive oil. Continue adding salt and blending to taste.
4. Serve hot topped with pepitas, paprika, or chopped parsley, if desired.