Carrot Ginger Soup

Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. fresh ginger peeled and grated
• ½ cup leeks, ¼-inch slice
• 1 tbsp. canola oil
• 1 quart vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 ½ cups carrots, large dice
• 1 cup celery, large dice
• 1 tbsp. orange juice

Directions:

1. Sauté ginger and leeks in soy oil until tender.
2. Add stock, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add carrots and celery and cook for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and purée with a hand blender or in a standard blender. Add orange juice, check seasoning and serve.