Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Place carrots, onion and garlic into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
• 2. Select Variable 1.
• 3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 4 or 5.
• 4. Blend for 10 seconds or until chopped.
• 5. Heat oil in a small pan and saute chopped ingredients until onion is clear and carrots are tender. Add a little broth, if needed.
• 6. Place remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container, add sauteed ingredients and secure lid.
• 7. Select Variable 1.
• 8. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 9. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in carrots, broth, zest, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, 10-12 minutes. Pulse mixture in a blender or with an immersion blender to desired consistency; stir in lemon juice. If desired, garnish with additional lemon zest. , Freeze option: Cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.