Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Mark Bittman
Equipment
Dutch oven
Immersion Blender or Blender
Ingredients
3tbspbutter
½sweet yellow oniondiced
¾lbcarrotsabout 5 large, peeled and cut into coins
1tspfresh gingerpeeled and grated
¼tspground cumin
¼tspground turmeric
¼tspground coriander
Pinchof cayenne pepper
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
2cupschicken broth
1cupunsweetened coconut milk
Juice from 1/2 lime + more wedges for serving
Fresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
Heat the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, fresh ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
Add the stock, making sure there is enough to cover the vegetables.
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat cover with a lid and simmer on low for 30 minutes, or until carrots are very tender.
Blend the mixture with an immersion blender very well.
Add the coconut milk and the juice from half a lime, then puree with the immersion blender until silky and creamy. Side note: Add more broth or coconut milk if it's too thick.
Taste and season with additional salt if needed. Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!