Ingredients
3x 794g cans crushed tomatoes
3lb Carrots
1.5 C EVOO
3 tbsp fresh grated ginger
2/3 head garlic
1.5 Large yellow onion
2 Cups vegetable broth (or water + 15g salt)
2 Cups half and half (or 2 more of water)
2 tbsp dried basil (Or 3x chopped fresh)
1 tbsp dried thyme (or 3x chopped fresh)
1 tbsp dried oregano
1.5 tsp fresh grated black pepper
3 egg yolks or 4 tsp sunflower lecithin (emulsifier)
Instructions
- Sauté onions until soft and translucent
- Add diced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute
- Scrub carrots, chop into large chunks, puree in food processor for 1-2 minutes
- Add the rest of ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes
- If using egg yolks as an emulsifier, whip them separately, slowly add in some of the hot soup while whipping to temper them, then whip them back into the main pot.
- Puree further for several minutes with an immersion blender.
- Optional: Add maple syrup (or more cream) to taste.
EXPECTED CAROTENOID CONTENT: ~7-10mg Lycopene, 10-15mg Beta Carotene
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