Carrot Soup with Ginger

Same recipe group, different person asking for soups.

On this one, it's ingredients look good but saute the onions ginger and
garlic for 15-20 minutes?  Seems overly long to me.  Also seems a bit
much ginger?  What do you all see?




CARROT SOUP WITH GINGER

 

3/4 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c. finely chopped ginger root
7 c. chicken stock
1 1/2 c. carrots, peeled, in 1/2 inch pieces
Pinch curry powder
1 lg. chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. dry white wine
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Snipped fresh chives or parsley

Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion, ginger
and garlic. Saute for 15-20 minutes. Add stock, wine and carrots. Heat
to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered over medium heat until
carrots are tender, about 45 minutes. Puree the soup, in batches, in a
blender or food processor. Season with lemon juice, curry powder, salt
and pepper. May be served hot or chilled.