Carrot Ginger Soup With Lemon Tahini Drizzle Recipe

Kitchen staples make up this easy soup.
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Ingredients
Soup:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1″ piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper
Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp water
Directions
- Melt coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add carrots and continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes or until slightly softened. Add vegetable broth. Increase heat to bring the soup to a boil. Once it is boiling, lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes.
- Purée the soup with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the Drizzle, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reheat soup if needed. Pour soup into bowls and drizzle with tahini dressing.
Source
Reprinted with permission from Joyous Health (2014, Penguin Canada).
- Photographer Nicholas Collister