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Vibrant carrot ginger

Carrot Ginger Boosts Winter Immunity

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 pounds carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; sauté onion 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Cook garlic and ginger 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
  3. Add turmeric and cumin; stir to coat onion and toast 30 seconds.
  4. Add carrots and sweet potato; stir and cook 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add broth; boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes until vegetables fork-tender.
  6. Off heat, immersion-blend completely smooth or carefully transfer hot liquid to regular blender in batches.
  7. Add coconut milk, lime juice, and honey.
  8. Season with salt and pepper; thin with water or broth if needed.
  9. Serve hot with cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and optional extra coconut milk swirl.