carrot ginger soup recipe—
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There’s not a lot of rushing around here on Orcas Island as there’s only a few places to shop. Most of us either had to buy our stuff online or take the ferry to the mainland before this week to get stocked up on our holiday items.

We fully realize that with just days to go before the 25th many of you may be rushing around like madmen or women. Just because you’re busier than an elf at Santa’s Workshop you still have time to make your own wholesome fast food.

In keeping with Buck Bay Farm’s philosophy of preparing, simple, wholesome food we’ve cooked up a little something for you. We’re not selling you anything from our lavender store with this one, just a commitment to help you prepare fresh, yummy food any time of here.

Here’s a few promises I can make you:

1) This soup will have infinitely less calories than anything…ANYTHING… you can buy in a drive-thru

2) When you make this you are making about four or more servings, bring it with you on the road or to the office in a thermos or lidded coffee mug for a quick lunch

3) Soup will help fill you up so you’ll eat just a few less of those holiday cookies

4) You won’t believe that you made this yourself as opposed to eating this in some swanky restaurant with a one syllable name spelled in lower caps only

Okay, here it is… enjoy the healing properties of carrots and ginger while warming up your whole body on a busy, blustery winter day!!!

Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe

1 Tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. carrots, about 7-8, peeled and chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or chopped
5 Cups low-sodium chicken broth
nutmeg

In a big soup pot, melt butter and saute’ onions for about five minutes until translucent.

Add carrots and ginger and saute’ another five minutes.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, until carrots are tender.

Puree the whole pot with either a handheld blender or put it in a regular blender, working in batches.

Sprinkle with nutmeg and add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt if you wish.

Break off a big chuck of yummy bread and Enjoy!!!

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