Carrot & Ginger Pasta Soup

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   5 min hands-on

   • Peel and finely dice the carrots or grate them coarsely.
   • Lightly crush the ginger and turmeric.
   • Puncture the scotch bonnet or cayenne.

2. Start the Broth

   2 min hands-on

   • Combine chicken stock, ginger, turmeric, thyme, and scotch bonnet or cayenne in a saucepan.
   • Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Season and Simmer

   15 min waiting

   • Season the broth with freshly cracked black pepper.
   • Lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. Cook Carrots and Pasta

   2 min hands-on4 min waiting

   • Add carrots to the simmering broth and stir.
   • Add whole grain pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally.

5. Final Adjustments

   1 min hands-on

   • Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper or salt.
   • Remove scotch bonnet before serving.

6. Serve

   1 min hands-on

   • Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
   • Cooking tips:
   • For an extra garlicky kick, add a crushed garlic clove to the broth with the ginger and turmeric.
   • For a smoother texture, blend half of the soup before adding the pasta and return it to the pot.
   • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, or drizzle with olive oil for added silkiness.