Carrot and Cashew Soup

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes (Total time will vary with appliance and setting.)
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 lbs carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 4 cups stock, broth or water
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 medium potato, scrubbed and roughly chopped
• 3-4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 cup cashews, chopped

Method

1. Place carrots, liquid, salt and potato into a soup pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer it for 12 to 15 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.
2. Saute the onion, garlic and nuts with a pinch of salt in the butter until the onions are clear. Stir in the ginger and cook for another minute.
3. Puree everything together in a blender until smooth and reheat until warm. Adjust seasonings.