Speed: Variable to High
Time: 3 to 4 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups carrots

1/4 (18 g) small onion

4 small garlic cloves

2 tablespoons (30 mL) oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

pinch white pepper

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled

1/3 cup lite silken tofu

2 cups (480 mL) low sodium vegetable or chicken stock

Place carrots, onion and garlic in Vita-Mix container. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #4 or #5. Run for 10 seconds or until chopped. Put the oil into a small pan and sauté chopped ingredients until onion is clear and carrots are tender. Add a little broth, if needed.

Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container in order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run machine for 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth and hot. Serve immediately.

Health Classification: Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Meal Type: Soups

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 cup (240 mL) Amount Per Serving Calories 96   % Daily Value* Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 313mg Potassium 276mg Total Carbohydrate 8g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 3g   Protein 4g   Vitamin A 172% Vitamin C 5% Calcium 3% Iron 3% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4