Curried Great Northern Bean and Carrot Soup

A great weeknight meal!

Curried Great Northern Bean and Carrot Soup

Adapted from the UltraSimple Diet.

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

3 carrots, chopped

1/4 c chopped yellow onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 shallot, minced

1 can (16 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

1 T olive oil

2 c vegetable broth

1/8 t curry powder

2 t fresh ginger, peeled and diced

1/8 t cayenne pepper

1 T lemon juice

In a medium stock pot heat oil over medium heat. Saute carrots, shallots, onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Add broth, beans, and all herbs and spices. reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until beans are soft. Remove pot from heat. Add lemon juice. In the blender (or using an immersion blender) puree the soup until smooth.

Great served warm or chilled.