Saute onion in margarine, covered, for 5 minutes, without browning. Add the carrots and ginger. Cover and cook a further 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add the stock or water and bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 15 min, until the carrots are tender. Puree the soup in a food processor, then sieve (not really necessary).
Return soup to the rinsed-out pan, reheat gently and season to taste with pepper. You may use parsnips instead of carrots and add 1 tablespoon curry powder to the onions when you saute them. A swirl of yogurt on top is good and add some crisp croutons.
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