Carrot-Ginger Soup

Carrot ginger soup.

Aphrodisiacs do not always have to come at the end of the meal, they can be at the beginning or can be the main course. The recipe that I worked on this week is a carrot-ginger soup. The idea for the soup is actually fairly common, but how often is it thought of as a starter for a passion night?

Carrots are always in a well-stocked kitchen. They add depth for many dishes and sauces. This month the carrots are in the spot light. They have a rustic taste to them that is warm and welcoming. The color orange, according to Kendra Cherry, will draw your attention. People will be more likely to remember and take food that is “warm” and “inviting”. The color orange also promotes a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and warmth.(Cherry).

So why carrot ginger soup, your eyes will automatically be drawn to the warm, rustic color. Once you get past the excitement of color the texture will put you over the edge with it smooth and creamy taste. The ginger adds an exceptionally gratifying nuance and a bit of a kick that will add to your night.

Here, is where I got the information on the color orange.

Cherry, Kendra. "Color Psychology How Colors Impact Moods, Feelings, and Behaviors."about.com, Psychology. About.com, n.d. Web. 3 Jul 2011. <http://psychology.about.com/od/sensationandperception/a/colorpsych.htm>


Here is the recipe
Carrot Ginger Soup
       2 cloves of garlic- minced
       1 large onion- diced
       3 celery stalks- diced
       4 cups carrots- diced
       3 tbsp minced ginger
       1/2 cup dry white wine
       6 cups chicken stock
       4 tbsp butter
       1/2 cup cream
In a large pot, saute garlic until it is fragrant.  
Add the onions and saute until the onions are translucent.
Add celery and saute until soft
Add the carrots and ginger, and saute for 5 min.
Add the chicken stock. make sure the liquid completely covers the contents of the pot. Simmer until the       carrots are soft enough to cut with a fork.
In a blender, puree the soup.  You may need to puree the soup in batches. 
Once all the soup is pureed put back in the pot. If the soup is too thick add more chicken stock
Add the butter and the cream
Serve hot and Enjoy! 
You may garnish with the cream or with croutons.