Ginger Carrot Soup Recipe from Boma, Animal Kingdom Lodge

 
Ingredients

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1 lb Carrots, chunky cut
2 cup Water
2 cup Heavy cream
1 cup Milk
2 oz American cheese, sliced or shredded
½ oz Ground ginger (fresh only)
2 oz Sugar, adjust as needed

Roux:
2 oz Butter
2 oz Flour

Yield: 8 servings

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Method

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In a pot cook carrots in water, sugar, and ginger. Let simmer until carrots are soft. Using a beurre mixer, puree until smooth.

To make a roux, melt the butter in a small sauce pot, slowly add the flour to make a paste. Cook until incorporated. Remove from heat and set aside.

Add heavy cream and roux.

Cook until soup is hot and slightly thick.

Add American cheese and let simmer until cheese melts.

Adjust seasoning.