20 Minute Spicy Carrot Soup with Yogurt + Sesame (gluten free and vegan friendly!)

Name: 20 Minute Spicy Carrot Soup with Yogurt + Sesame (gluten free and vegan friendly!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 2 habanero peppers - seeds and ribs removed*; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter OR a vegan butter substitute; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; ¼ cup raw sesame seeds; plain; cilantro sprigs

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
298 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Vegetarian

20 Minute Spicy Carrot Soup with Yogurt + Sesame (gluten free and vegan friendly!)

Ashley Lopez

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This spicy carrot soup has only 6 ingredients, takes 20 minutes to make, is naturally gluten free, vegan friendly, and makes a satisfying winter meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs carrots scrubbed, trimmed and cut into chunks
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 habanero peppers - seeds and ribs removed* see note
6 tablespoons unsalted butter OR a vegan butter substitute such as Earth Balance
6 cups water
1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more to taste ** (see note)
¼ cup raw sesame seeds
plain whole milk yogurt OR vegan sour cream, for serving *** (see note)
cilantro sprigs for garnish (optional)

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Notes

*The peppers don't add nearly as much spice as you'd think, but you can lessen the amount if you are concerned about the heat level. Wear gloves and be very careful while handling habanero peppers. I find the easiest way to trim them is to hold each one upright by the stem, then run your knife down the sides to cut off the flesh, leaving the seeds and ribs remaining. The soup will have a very mild spice if you remove all of the ribs and seeds, so if you want more heat feel free to leave a few of them in.
** Because this soup is made with water, it needs a lot of salt to bring out the flavor. I used a total of 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, which seems like a lot, but it wasn't overly salty at all. Start with 1 tablespoon, taste, and add more until it's just right. If you use salted butter or a vegan substitute, you may need less salt.
***To create the swirls, whisk the yogurt or vegan sour cream with a little bit of water to make a looser consistency for easy drizzling.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 1925mg (80%) Potassium 766mg (22%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 38461IU (769%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	298kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	45mg	15%
Sodium	1925mg	80%
Potassium	766mg	16%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	24g	48%
Vitamin A	38461IU	769%
Vitamin C	21mg	23%
Calcium	104mg	10%
Iron	1mg	6%