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Carrot and Orange Soup (dairy free)

Vibrant, cozy, and super nutritious, my recipe for Carrot and Orange Soup is a welcome diversion from heavy holiday fare. Spiced with garlic and zippy chilli powder, this lusciously creamy bowl of goodness is basically the definition of healthy comfort food.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes or swap in ½ of a fresh chili, minced.
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 8 carrots cleaned well and chopped into even chunks
  • 4 C chicken stock
  • 1 orange juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • fresh cilantro
  • Yogurt, Sour Cream or Cream

Instructions

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  1. Dice the onions and chop the carrots into even sized chunks.
  2. Add the olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until softened .
  3. Add the carrots and honey and stir to combine for another minute.
  4. Add the chicken stock and cook on medium heat for 40 mins or until the carrots are tender.
  5. Blend the soup using an immersion blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the orange juice and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish as desired and serve!

Notes

  • This simple carrot orange soup can be made without much difficulty, but I do have a few extra tips to share:
  • Always keep frozen onions on hand. If you're extra tired, having pre-chopped onions can make all the difference in the world! No need to defrost before using.
  • Feel free to use frozen carrots, too! To make this an entirely pantry friendly meal, frozen carrots are a great way to go because they are already prepped. You can also opt to use baby carrots, which are similarly sized and small enough for the saucepan.
  • Dress it up with a little garnish. Take a meal that looks vibrant (albeit plain) to a restaurant worthy dish with a quick drizzle of cream or cold pressed olive oil, some fresh coriander leaves, or a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt.
  • Give it time. This orange and carrot soup will taste even better after a night in the fridge.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1serve Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serve
Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.