Ginger Carrot Soup

Prep time : 20 mins

Total time: 45mins - 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots - cut into chunks
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 ounces American cheese - sliced or shredded
• 1/2 ounce ground ginger (only use fresh!)
• 2 ounces sugar - adjust for flavor
• Roux (2 ounces butter and 2 ounces flour)

Instructions

1. To make a roux, melt the butter in a small sauce pot, slowly add the flour to make a paste.
 2. Cook until incorporated.
 3. Remove from heat and set aside.
 4. In separate large pot, cook carrots in water, sugar, and ginger.
 5. Let simmer until carrots are soft.
 6. Using an immersion mixer, puree until smooth. (or, pour into a blender, then pour back once smooth.)
 7. Add heavy cream, milk, and roux.
 8. Cook until soup is hot and slightly thick.
 9. Add American cheese and let simmer until cheese melts.

Serves 8.