Chilled Curried Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large shallot, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 heaping tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon seeded and minced fresh serrano or jalapeño (about 1/2 a medium-size chile)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon Madras-style hot curry powder
• Kosher salt
• 3 cups homemade or low-salt canned chicken broth or water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; more to taste
• Freshly ground black or white pepper
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
• Toasted pepitas or pine nuts for garnish

Preparation

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