Ginger Carrot Soup - Gluten Free, Dairy Free - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb carrot, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 teaspoons crushed gingerroot (fresh)
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed by 1/2 inch
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
ground black pepper (I use a lot and this gives it a little bite)

Preparation

In a stock pot, saute the onions in the olive oil until translucent.
Add the ginger, mix.
Add carrots, saute 3 minutes.
Add sweet potato, saute 3 minutes.
Add rice, mix together.
Add chicken stock and remaining ingredients and let simmer 25 minutes.
Puree mixture and return to stock pot.