Creamy Carrot Soup
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5
Creamy Carrot Soup
Description
This Creamy Carrot Soup begins by softening chopped carrots and onions in avocado oil or butter, developing sweetness and depth. Garlic and warming spices including chili powder, cumin, and ginger add aromatic layers to the base before vegetable broth is added for simmering and softening the vegetables thoroughly.
After cooking until tender, an immersion blender purées the mixture to a smooth consistency, turning it into a creamy puree without lumps. Stirring in heavy cream adds richness and balances the spices, resulting in a velvety texture and gentle heat. The soup is brought just to a simmer before finishing the cooking.
The result is a smooth, subtly spiced carrot soup with mild warmth from the spices and a touch of sweetness from the carrots. It can be garnished with additional cream swirls or fresh herbs for presentation. This soup provides a comforting starter or light meal choice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or butter
- 4-5 large carrot chopped (about 4 cups chopped carrots
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth 32 oz carton, low-sodium
- ½ cup heavy cream optional, or half & half
Instructions
- Heat a large heavy-duty pot to medium-high heat. Add the oil, chopped carrots and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the onions are slightly golden. Stir in the garlic and spices and sauté for another minute then pour in the vegetable broth. Lower heat to medium-low and cook, slightly covered for 20 minutes or until carrots are softened.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer then turn off the heat. Taste the soup and adjust the spices to taste.
- Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with a swirl of heavy cream and fresh chopped herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 12466IU | 249% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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