Carrot & Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 700gcarrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 largeonion, roughly chopped
• 3cm piecefresh ginger, grated
• 2 clovesgarlic
• 1 litrevegetable stock
• 2 tbspolive oil
• to tastesalt, pepper, lemon juice

Method

1. 1Heat oil in a large pan. Soften onion over medium heat for 8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 more minutes.
2. 2Add carrots and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes until carrots are completely soft.
3. 3Blend until smooth. Season generously with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
4. 4Serve with a drizzle of good oil and a pinch of chilli if you like.

Tips

• A squeeze of orange juice instead of lemon adds another layer of sweetness.