Carrot Ginger Soup for #SundaySupper

I am so excited for this week's #SundaySupper - as the theme is "All things orange".  Right?! How can one not be excited by a theme like that.  Orange - along with pink and purple - is my absolute favorite color.  It is a burst of sunshine, and happiness plus it has fall written all over it.  Fall is beautiful - the mornings are crisps, the leaves are turning into beautiful hues of orange, red, yellow, the pumpkins patch is awaiting and things are starting to slow down a little bit.  Time for comfort food...

Today's #SundaySupper is hosted by Pam of The Meltaways and I am bringing "Carrot Ginger Soup".  The recipe is from my very good friend Petra - so maybe I should have called the Soup Petra's Carrot Ginger Soup.  What do you think? This soup is so simple, yet so delicious.  Bursting in flavor, and in color. This soup is not only easy and quick, but the portion size is easily adjusted for an unexpected crowd...

Petra's Carrot Ginger Soup
Splash of olive oil
1 onion diced
2 (large) garlic cloves minced
1" - 1-1/2" piece of ginger root. Peeled, and chopped into small pieces {the smaller the better}
2-3 lbs. of carrots, cleaned, and cut into chunks {I used about 20 large carrots}
4 C Water {or more}
1 vegetable broth bullion cube {read label carefully to make sure it is dairy free}
3-4 Sprigs of cilantro {optional}
Salt and pepper to taste
Squeeze of lemon {optional}
1/2 C of chopped cilantro for garnish {optional}
Plain Soymilk Creamer for garnish {optional} - splash for each bowl

1. heat olive oil in a large stock pot; when hot add onion and saute until onions are soft. Then add,
2. garlic, ginger, and carrots.  When fragrant and carrots turn bright orange, add
3. Water, bullion cube, and {if using} cilantro.  Cover, and bring to a slow simmer until carrots are soft
4. Remove cilantro, and carefully blend the soup with an immersion blender {it is hot be careful not to
    burn yourself as the soup may splatter}.
5. Adjust salt,  pepper, and add {if using} a couple lemon squeezes.

Serve in soup bowls - garnish with chopped cilantro and generous splash of plain soy creamer, and serve with - you guessed right - crusty bread...

Are you hungry for more Orange - please visited what everyone one else from the #SundaySupper team is bringing to the table.  Does it not all look amazing? We hope to inspire you to make your own Orange #SundaySupper. Be sure to join us on Twitter throughout the day for #SundaySupper. We are meeting at 7 (Eastern) for the weekly #SundaySupper live chat.  We will be talking about our favorite orange fall recipes. Just follow #SundaySupper hashtag, or follow us through TweetChat.

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Heather from Girlichef is bringing Pumpkin Doughnuts with Spiced Buttermilk Glaze

Nicole from Daily Dish Recipes is making Pumpkin Donut Puffs

Patti from Comfy Cuisine is bringing  Classic Orange Marmalade

Sunithi from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz is making Spiced Pumpkin Ricotta Muffins with Craisins and Walnuts

Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet is cooking up some Pumpkin Maple Oatmeal

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Kris from In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maureen made Sweet Potato Pancakes 

High Noon (Soups, Salads and Sandwiches)

Renee from Magnolia Days is serving up some Butternut Squash Soup

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Jen from Juanita’s Cocina is making some Curried Sweet Potato Salad With Cranberries and Pecans

Megan from I Run For Wine is making Skinny Roasted Butternut Squash and Italian Sausage Soup

Sarah from What Smells So Good is filling our bowls with some Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Alice from Hip Foodie Mom is coming with her Roasted Carrot and Red Quinoa Salad

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Tora from Tora’s Real Food is bringing Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup

Melanie from From Fast Food to Fresh Food is making Monty’s Pumpkin Soup

Lyn from The Lovely Pantry is bringing Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Soup

Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic is whipping up some Mandarin Chicken Salad

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Shelia from Pippis In The Kitchen Again is serving her Roasted Squash and Ricotta with Honey

Pam from The Meltaways is making Spooky Stuffed Peppers

Patsy from Famfriendsfood is bringing her Carrot Souffle

Laura from Small Wallet Big Appetite is bringing Chicken and Sweet Potato Fritters

Mehereen from Chattering Kitchen is making Sichuan Orange Glazed Chicken with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Tammi from Momma’s Meals is making Hearty Pork Stew

Kristin from Kwistin’s Favorites is making Orange Chicken

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Dara from Generation Y Foodie is bringing Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Brandie from Home Cooking Memories is sharing a DIY Baked Sweet Potato Bar

Amber from Mama’s Blissful Bites  is bringing Rice and Fig Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

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Karen from In The Kitchen With KP is making Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips

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Seet Fei from My Trials in The Kitchen is bringing Sweet Potatoes Mini Balls

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Conni from Mrs. Mama Hen is making Orange Glazed Poundcake

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Nancy from Gotta Get Baked is baking up some Orange Macadamia Dark Chocolate Cookies

Angie from Big Bear’s Wife  is bringing Orange Soda Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

Katy from Happy Baking Days is bringing Carrot Cake with Orange Glaze

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