Oriental Carrot Velouté with Sweet Pepper Sticks

Ingredients:

• 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 sweet peppers, sliced into sticks

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add in the ginger and curry powder and cook for a minute or two.
3. Add in the chopped carrots, coconut milk, and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
5. Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, blend the soup until smooth.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. While the soup is simmering, prepare the sweet pepper sticks by slicing the peppers into sticks.
8. Serve the soup hot, with the sweet pepper sticks as a garnish.

Verdict:

This Oriental carrot velouté is a creamy, flavorful soup that pairs perfectly with the crunch of sweet pepper sticks. The combination of ginger and curry powder give the soup an exotic and comforting taste that will make it a hit with everyone!

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the soup as a main dish or as an appetizer. It pairs well with a side salad or some crusty bread. Enjoy!