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Ingredients
- 2-3 Tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/8" thick disks
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 tsp fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
- 5 cups freshly made vegetable broth
- 8 ounces russet potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp Thai green curry
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2389g | |
| Calories 1199 | |
| Calories from Fat 532 | 44% |
| Total Fat 61.61g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat 25.3g | 101% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7441mg | 310% |
| Potassium 3363mg | 96% |
| Total Carbs 161.17g | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 75% |
| Sugars 77.48g | 52% |
| Protein 15.28g | 24% |
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