- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 medium yellow onions, diced
- 6 pounds carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 quarts vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 3 13.5-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk, well stirred
- 1/4 cup peeled and minced fresh ginger
- Salt and ground white pepper
- 2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 medium baguettes
- Paprika (optional)
- 1 recipe Curried Beet (recipe below)
- Crème Fraîche
- 4 tablespoons roasted and pureed beet
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- In the stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and sauté the onions until soft, about 7 minutes.
- Add the carrots and sauté until they start to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat so the mixture doesn't scorch.
- Add the broth, coconut milk, and ginger and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the carrots are very soft. Puree with an immersion blender until silky smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Include one quarter of the almonds, bread, and crème fraîche.
- TO SERVE
- Reheat and garnish with toasted almonds, a dollop of crème fraîche, and a dusting of paprika, if desired.
- Serve the bread alongside.