This soup is a guest favorite at Nyumba camps. Thomson’s Nyumba camp chefs prepare the soup from scratch, and it’s simple enough to recreate at home. Perfect on a cool fall or winter night, we hope the aroma will bring back warm memories of your Tanzania safari.
Ingredients
18 Large carrots, grated
1 Large red onion, chopped
2 Large potatoes, grated
3 Tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
3 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 Quarts chicken stock
1½ Sticks of butter
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
½ Teaspoon mixed spices
1 Cup milk
1 Quart water
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt butter in heavy cooking pot
Add onions, saute until tender
Add carrots, stir until carrots turn yellow
Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes
Add potatoes and ginger, stir until tender Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes
Stir in chicken stock
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
Add mixed spices and cinnamon
Cover and let soup come to a boil for 5 minutes
Stir in milk
Salt and pepper to taste
