Carrot Cashew Soup
Adapted from Moosewood Cookbook
4 to 5 servings
45 minutes to prepare
 

Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

 
2 lbs. carrots, peeled or scrubbed, and chopped

5-6 cups vegetable stock or water

1-1/2 t. salt

3 smallish potatoes, chopped (optional: makes heartier soup)

Sauté in 3-4 T. butter, until onions are clear.

1 c. chopped onion

1-2 small cloves crushed garlic

1/3 c. chopped cashed

Purée everything in a blender (the longer the better) until smooth. Return the purée to a kettle or double boilder and whisk with 1 c. yogurt.

Heat very slowly.

Add:

1 t. fresh-grated ginger, sautéed in a little butter

Dash of sherry

Garnish with toasted nuts or yogurt.