CARROT GINGER TOFU SOUP

a recipe from the Vitamix collection

INGREDIENTS:

4 medium carrots, halved

1/4 small onion, peeled

4 garlic cloves, peeled

2 Tbsp. oil - I omit this, use a bit of water or veg broth instead

1/2 tsp. salt

pinch of white pepper

1 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, peeled, chopped

1/3 cup light silken tofu

2 cups vegetable broth

DIRECTIONS if using the Vitamix:

Place carrots, onion and garlic into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.

Select Variable 1

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 4 or 5

Blend for 10 seconds or until chopped.

Heat the oil (if using) in a small pan and saute chopped ingredients until onion is clear and carrots are tender.  Add a little broth, if needed.

Place remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container, add sauteed ingredients and secure lid.

Select Variable 1

Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

Blend for 3 to 4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.

NO VITAMIX?:

Chop the vegetables and saute in a saucepan.

Add the sauteed vegetables all other ingredients to a blender and puree together until very smooth.

Put the soup mixture into a saucepan and heat till ready to serve.

does it all!  chops, purees AND cooks

comes out ready to eat, thick, creamy and delicious