Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe + T-Shirt Giveaway

It never ceases to amaze me how different fresh fruit and veggies taste when they are homegrown in season. Right now the href="http://lickmyspoon.com/recipes/balsamic-grilled-asparagus/" target="_blank">asparagus is tender and crisp, the href="http://lickmyspoon.com/events/meals-on-wheels-benefit23rd-annual-star-chefs-and-vintners-gala/" target="_blank">strawberries are like candy, and delicate href="http://lickmyspoon.com/news/squash-blossoms-quark-sexually-liberated-eggs/" target="_blank">zucchini blossoms are just begging to be stuffed with ricotta and lightly fried. I remember the first time I tasted -- really tasted -- a carrot. Crooked and imperfect, with a bit of dirt still clinging to the frilly greens on top. Sweet, earthy, and wholesome.

The lovely flavor of these spring carrots is highlighted in this Carrot Soup, with the sweet playing on the warm spice of ginger and cumin. You could also add a spike of curry or garam masala for a more exotic twist. I top it all off with a bit of tangy Cumin-Lemon Yogurt Crema for a cool contrast. Speaking of cool, this soup also makes an interesting chilled soup. Think carrot gazpacho... href="http://lickmyspoon.com/?p=9600">[Read Full Post]

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