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Cooking By Connie

  • January 2025
  • CONNIE HOPE

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 1⁄2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 4 cups carrots, chopped
  • 3 cups potatoes, cleaned, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or chopped
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 (15.5-ounce) cans chicken broth

January is known for root veggies. Carrots are one of the most popular veggies. Here is a Carrot-Ginger Soup recipe that is really good.

SPICED CARROT-GINGER SOUP

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil, add onions, and saute. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for
1 to 2 minutes.
Add ginger, and other herbs and spices and broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about one hour.
Discard bay leaf. Puree in food processor. Return to pot and reheat. Serve with green onions.
Serves 6 to 7.