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Carrot & orange soup

April 10, 2020

We all are living in a tough time, because its guided by uncertainty. In this moment of isolation, I’m learning to breathe in fears, in my deepest thoughts and with hope for a brighter tomorrow.

When the world is surrounded with so much of negativity and the beacon of hope seem to be hidden behind the ominous nimbus, a pinch of motivation, few moments of quiet meditation sounds like a perfect mantra for getting through all these difficulties.

But this situation has also taught me a lot.

I’m learning the wonders of the darkness and silence.

I’m learning to be mindful with the resources I use.

I’m learning to be content, whatever state I maybe in.

We completed four weeks of quarantine and now entered the 5th , not knowing how long it will take to get back to normal.

But I feel, it is also a time to be grateful, for what we have, for being able to stay home with our loved ones.

Let’s not waste this opportunity & savor every moment of this slow life.

Inspired by a culinary show, my kitchen gave way to this carrot & orange soup which unlike other soups can be enjoyed cold as well. Of course, few ingredients were shuffled to make it SCD friendly

Carrot & orange soup

Carrot & orange soup - a melange of sweet, sour, salty and a bit of spice from pepper.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

10 Minutes

Serving

2

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Carrot (diced)
  • 1 cup Carrot ( puree)
  • 1 cup Vegetable stock or water
  • 1 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tsp Finely chopped ginger
  • 1 tsp Crushed black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Finely chopped green chili/ red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Oil/butter
  • Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat a pan, add oil/butter. Saute ginger, chili for 30 seconds, then add chopped carrots.
  • Fry for a minute, add veg. stock or water, carrot puree and salt. Cover & cook on medium flame till carrot pieces are cooked. This should take around 8-9 minutes.
  • Now add orange juice, black pepper. Mix & turn off the flame.
  • Serve warm or cold, tastes equally good.

Notes

**You can also add some finely chopped onions while sauteing ginger. But I personally like it without onion. **You can add some pumpkin seeds for that extra crunch.