The refreshing ginger totally balances this creamy and savory carrot-leek bisque. You might even have most of the ingredients on hand so just make sure sure to add fresh ginger, turmeric and enough carrots to your next grocery list! Enjoy
2leekswhite and green parts only, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
2lbscarrotspeeled and cut into 2 inch pieces (will yield about 5 cups)
7cupsunsalted chicken or vegetable stock
1/2onion
2tbspcoconut cream
1tbspsesame seed oil
1tbspdry mustard
1tspCeltic salt
1/2tspblack pepper
1tsplemon zest
2tbspfresh lemon juice
2inchesfresh gingergrated
2inchesturmericgrated
1/8tspcinnamon
1/8tspall spice
Instructions
Add the carrots and stock to a large soup pot. Cover and cook on high until carrots are soft (20-25 minutes). Add the fresh turmeric and ginger and cook for 3 minutes.
Heat your oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add your leeks, chopped onion, salt, pepper and mustard. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the leek is slightly softened.
Once cooked, add the leeks and onion to the large soup pot.
Let cool slightly and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in lemon zest, coconut cream and desired salt and pepper.
Ladle your soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toasted nuts or seeds. Fresh chives would also be delicious!