Greenery Co.'s Roasted Carrot Soup

December 8, 2020

The menu at Greenery Co. by Chef Barclay Stratton, features a selection of nutritious and locally-sourced salads, bowls, and snacks, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. This recent addition to Hillsboro village’s commitment to their community and fresh, fast, healthy meals are as comforting and refreshing as their Roasted Carrot Soup.

Ingredients

2pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

4garlic cloves, sliced thin

1tablespoon peeled, roughly chopped ginger

1/2yellow onion, quartered

4thyme sprigs

1/2cup extra virgin olive oil

2tablespoons honey

1cup orange juice

1tablespoon salt

1/4teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6cups water

Greek yogurt, to garnish

toasted almonds, to garnish

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Toss carrots, garlic, ginger, onion, and thyme in olive oil and honey. Roast 20 minutes until browned.

2. Transfer to medium stock pot over medium heat. Once mixture begins to cook, deglaze with orange juice and simmer 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and water and bring to boil.

3. Remove from heat and puree in blender or with immersion blender until smooth. Garnish with Greek yogurt and toasted almonds.