Guy's Ginger-Carrot Soup — Meatless Monday
Yunhee Kim
While some soups and stews require hours of slow simmering to achieve their fullest flavor, long cooking times aren't always required, and it's indeed possible to turn out a ready-to-eat bowl in well under an hour. Guy Fieri's big-batch recipe for Ginger-Carrot Soup (pictured above) from Food Network Magazine is one such fuss-free dish, as it can be simply and quickly prepared on a weeknight.
The flavors of fresh carrots and subtle spicy ginger naturally complement each other, and in Guy's family-friendly soup, they're combined with sweet caramelized onions and garlic for added depth of flavor. Thanks to a few russet potatoes, Guy manages to make the texture of this soup creamlike, although there's no heavy cream used; when the potatoes are cooked and pureed along with the rest of the vegetables, their starch will naturally thicken the broth. Just before serving, top each bowl with a tangy mixture of Greek yogurt and thyme, and finish with a sprinkle of pine nuts for welcome crunch.
Get the Recipe: Guy's Ginger-Carrot Soup from Food Network Magazine
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