CREAMY CURRY SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
• Add carrots, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
• Add curry powder; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
• Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
• Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

Steps:

• Trim dark green top from leek; discard. Slice white and pale green parts ½" thick. Place in a large bowl, cover with water, and rinse, separating rings to remove dirt. Drain; pat dry.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Cook half of the leek, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, ¼ cup curry paste, and 2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally to coat leek, until fragrant and curry is brick red, about 2 minutes. Add broth, tahini, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and 2 cups water and stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 20 minutes. Taste soup; stir in more curry paste and season with more salt if desired.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Add kale, butter, and remaining leek to soup and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until kale and leek are softened, 5–7 minutes.
• Divide reserved egg noodles among bowls; ladle soup over.