Carrot-Lemon Soup
Serves 6
This is a great anytime soup and can be served either hot or cold.
2 pounds carrots
2 large yellow onions
2 cloves garlic
1 fresh lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
6 cups Basic Vegetable Stock (see recipe on page 106)
Salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper
3 fresh scallions
Peel and dice the carrots and onions. Mince the garlic. Juice, zest, and grate the lemon.
Heat the oil to medium in a large stockpot and lightly sauté the carrots, onions, and garlic.
Add the stock and simmer for approximately 1 hour. Add the ginger, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
Chill and serve with finely chopped scallions as garnish.

