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Carrot and sweet potato soup with ginger and almond matzo balls

Carrot and sweet potato soup with ginger and almond matzo balls
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Carrot Recipe
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    foodfanatic's Notes:

    This beautifully colored soup is a nice variation on traditional chicken soup and the almonds and ginger add a modern touch.

Serves 10

  1. Saute the onion, carrots and yam in a large pot until golden and softened.

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  2. Add the stock and ginger and simmer with the lid on until all the vegetables are soft.

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  3. Puree in a blender and adjust the seasoning.

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  1. Mix together the ground almond, vegetable oil, ginger and one tsp of sugar.

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  2. Beat the eggs and add to the dry ingredients.

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  3. Stir in the matzo meal and grape juice and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

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  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt , 1 tablespoon of sugar and a knob of fresh ginger.

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  5. Turn the heat down to low and drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the water. Gently boil for 35 minutes without removing the lid.

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  6. Turn off the stove and leave the matzo balls in the water for a few minutes to prevent them from shrinking and hardening.

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  7. Serve immediately with the soup.

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