Carrot and Ginger Soup

By Carla

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp diced onions
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots, about 6 oz
• 3 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1/4 cup peeled and diced sweet potato
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp minced fresh garlic

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, saute onions in olive oil over low leat, until onions are translucent. Add maple syrup, honey and ginger. Cook until onions begin to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots and sweet potato are soft.

Cool slightly, transfer mixture to a blender container and puree until smooth.

Pour soup into a saucepan and warm over medium heat before serving.

Makes 4 - 3/4 cup servings, 60 calories.