Thai carrot basil potage
There’s nothing better at this time of year than a plate full of warm potage. I adore it when my kitchen smells like cooked autumn vegetables and fantastic spices. Inspired by the idea to create an ideal autumn mood, I prepared a recipe for THAI CARROT BASIL POTAGE. Cook it and let me know your impressions. Bon appetit!
Ingredients:
½ onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
400 g carrots, peeled and chopped
1 handful of fresh basil leaves
a pinch of salt
a pinch of black pepper
1 l water or vegetable broth
1 tsp peanut butter
½ lemon, juice
Decoration:
Fresh basil leaves
A handful of peanuts
Instructions:
1. Heat the water in a big pot at moderate temperature.
2. Put the onions in a pot. Then, add the carrots and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, add vegetable broth or water, then stir.
4. Leave to boil, then lower the temperature and cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
5. Pour the cooked vegetables with liquid in a blender and blend until you get a smooth and creamy mixture.
6. Add peanut butter and basil leaves in a blender and blend until all the ingredients combine.
7. Try it and season as desired.
8. Serve with fresh basil and peanuts. Enjoy!