Carrot Ginger Bisque

Carrot Ginger Bisque

A velvety soup packed with the antioxidant beta-carotene

Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

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Added by Healing Gourmet
on October 01, 2006

Ingredients

Healing Benefits

This Recipe:

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Preparation

Fill a large pot with water. Add carrots, half of the ginger and oil. Bring to a boil and cook until carrots are tender. Drain carrots, retaining 2 cups of broth. Add carrots and broth to a food processor. Process until smooth, adding the milk and additional water to desired consistency. Return to pot to keep warm. Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A
*Good Source of: Calcium, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat, No Citrus, No Corn, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Tubers, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 324

Calories: 102

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.4 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.8 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.75 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.6 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	8 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	3mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	13.6 g	*
Sugars	8.3 g	*
Fiber	3 g	*
Protein	3.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	17953.3 IU	359%
Vitamin C	6.3 mg	10%
Vitamin D	31.7 IU	8%
Vitamin E	1.7 IU	6%
Vitamin B6	0.17 mg	8%
Vitamin B12	0.27 mcg	5%
Vitamin K	14.2 mg	18%
Folate	23.6 mcg	6%
Niacin	1.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.18 mg	11%
Thiamin	0.08 mg	5%
MINERALS
Calcium	108.3 mg	11%
Copper	0.06 mg	3%
Iron	0.35 mg	2%
Magnesium	20.4 mg	5%
Manganese	0.16 mg	8%
Phosphorous	96.1 mg	10%
Potassium	439.8 mg	13%
Selenium	2.1 mcg	3%
Sodium	100.7 mg	4%
Zinc	0.52 mg	3%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	3711.7 mcg
Beta-carotene	8845.5 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0.11 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	273.3 mcg
Lycopene	1.1 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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