Ginger , carrot and orange soup

You need

450 ml chicken or vegetable stock
375 g carrots , finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
150 ml fresh orange juice
Rind of one orange , finely grated, plus two extra teaspoon of coarsely grated orange rind
150 g yogurt
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Place the stock and the carrots in a pan and boil. Reduce heat and simmer till the carrots are tender. Cool and place in a blender along with the grated ginger , orange juice , yogurt and seasoning.

Blend till all the ingredients are well combined. Chill for five hours.

Place in serving bowls, decorate with the coarsely ? grated orange rind and serve.

Tip :

When buying ginger , choose pieces which are firm and light colored. If the skin is darker and wrinkled , it means the ginger is dehydrated , and will be quite stinky.