carrot soup
Ingredients:
1-2 tabs extra virgin olive oil
1 cup leeks finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 tabs grated ginger
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2-3 cups vegetarian broth
1 tabs rice, washed and drained
1/2 ripe pear cut in cubes
1 bay leaf
½ tsp Salt
1 cup skim milk
2-3 tsp cilantro mint chutney
A little touch of hot sauce (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tabs extra virgin olive oil
1 cup leeks finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 tabs grated ginger
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2-3 cups vegetarian broth
1 tabs rice, washed and drained
1/2 ripe pear cut in cubes
1 bay leaf
½ tsp Salt
1 cup skim milk
2-3 tsp cilantro mint chutney
A little touch of hot sauce (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
It is as healthy as one can ask for, full of antioxidants and appetizing. It is a true comfort in a bowl in cold winter days.
Method
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; add leeks, garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until slightly golden.
Add carrots, sauté for 6-8 minutes. Stir in the vegetarian broth, rice, pear cubes, bay leaf and salt. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Discard the bay leaf. Puree the mixture with in a blender or food processor.
Return the soup back to the pan. Add milk and heat the pureed soup gently on low heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes and serve hot with a dollop of cilantro mint chutney or hot sauce for a spicier kind if desired. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
Method
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; add leeks, garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until slightly golden.
Add carrots, sauté for 6-8 minutes. Stir in the vegetarian broth, rice, pear cubes, bay leaf and salt. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender. Discard the bay leaf. Puree the mixture with in a blender or food processor.
Return the soup back to the pan. Add milk and heat the pureed soup gently on low heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes and serve hot with a dollop of cilantro mint chutney or hot sauce for a spicier kind if desired. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
medicinal value of carrots
Known as a great blessing from God. They are well known for blocking the smoke related cancers including lung cancer. They help to keep the colon healthy and prevent constipation with their high fiber content. Also
helpful in lowering blood cholesterol.
health benefits of pears
Pears are good for energy and balancing hormones. It is also rich in potassium.
Known as a great blessing from God. They are well known for blocking the smoke related cancers including lung cancer. They help to keep the colon healthy and prevent constipation with their high fiber content. Also
helpful in lowering blood cholesterol.
health benefits of pears
Pears are good for energy and balancing hormones. It is also rich in potassium.
