Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup with Cranberry Relish |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a thick puree of carrots and sweet potatoes garnished with a zesty cranberry topping. Storing and transporting is easy: Place one cup soup, about one tablespoon relish, and 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley in separate containers. To serve, reheat the soup; combine the relish and parsley, and garnish. Crisp breadsticks and a small wedge of sharp cheddar cheese complete the meal. Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped |
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1 tablespoon chopped shallots (1 medium) |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
2 large carrots, peeled and cut in 2-inch pieces (about 4 1/2 ounces) |
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in 2-inch chunks (about 3/4 pound) |
1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges (about 14 ounces) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
4 cups organic vegetable broth (such as swanson certified organic) |
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
Directions:
1. To prepare relish, combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400°.
3. To prepare soup, combine carrots, sweet potato, and onion on a jelly-roll pan; drizzle with oil. Toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and just beginning to brown, stirring after 15 minutes.
4. Place vegetables, broth, and ginger in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Place half of vegetable mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour pureed mixture into a large bowl; repeat procedure with remaining vegetable mixture. Stir in salt and pepper. Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 4 bowls. Stir parsley into relish. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon relish mixture.
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