Apple Carrot Ginger Soup
- 8 large carrots
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large apples (Fuji or other flavorful apple, sliced)
- 1 cup applesauce
- ½ cup fat free half and half
- 1 teaspoon Cajun/Creole seasoning (or ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon pepper)
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- ½ cup minced green onion (green part only)
- optional toppings: croutons or bacon bits
- Cut carrots into half-inch chunks. Combine carrots in saucepan with butter and one cup of chicken broth. Cook, covered until carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add apples and applesauce during last 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat; uncover. Let cool about 10 minutes.
- Put in blender and puree. Return to pot. Stir in remaining broth, half and half, nutmeg, ginger and seasoning. Serve warm, sprinkled with chopped green onion.