In the realm of comforting and nutritious soups, carrot dill soup emerges as a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds and warms the soul. This vibrant soup draws its vibrant hue and natural sweetness from fresh carrots, while fresh dill adds a refreshing and aromatic touch. As you delve into this culinary journey, discover two enticing variations of carrot dill soup. The first recipe showcases a classic preparation, featuring a creamy and velvety texture achieved through a harmonious blend of sautéed carrots, onion, and celery, simmered in a flavorful broth. The addition of potatoes lends a satisfying heartiness, while a touch of cream infuses a luscious richness. Alternatively, the second recipe presents a vegan interpretation, catering to those seeking plant-based culinary adventures. This delightful soup relies on the inherent sweetness of carrots and enhances their flavor with aromatic spices such as cumin and coriander. Coconut milk lends a creamy consistency, while a hint of lemon juice brightens the overall flavor profile. Both variations promise a symphony of flavors, textures, and nutrients, making carrot dill soup an irresistible choice for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARROT DILL SOUP
A beautiful and tasty soup made with pureed carrots and fresh dill. If fresh herbs are not available, use 1/3 of the amount for dried herbs.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Carrot Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add carrots, and cook just until tender. Drain, and return the carrots to the pan. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion and garlic to the saucepan with the carrots, and pour in chicken stock. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes to blend flavors.
- Puree the carrot mixture in a food processor or blender, in small batches if necessary. Return to the saucepan, and stir in the milk, dill and chives. Cook just until heated through, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CARROT SOUP WITH DILL PESTO
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, onion and dill seeds and sauté until onion is translucent and tender, about 10 minutes. Add 4 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are very tender, about 35 minutes. Transfer soup to blender in batches and puree. Thin with more broth if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine fresh dill and pine nuts in processor and chop finely using on/off turns. With processor running, slowly add oil and process until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup and pesto can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Rewarm soup. Ladle into bowls. Divided dill pesto among bowls. Using knife, swirl pesto into soup.
ROASTED CARROT AND DILL SOUP
I used to work at a restaurant that served a carrot and dill soup that was was nothing short of fantastic. It was a cream based soup so a little went a long way. This recipe substitutes the richness of the cream by roasting the carrots to intensify the flavor.
Provided by Patrick Johnson
Categories Other Soups
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Toss carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil and generously sprinkle with salt.
- 2. Place carrots on baking sheet and broil until soft and brown. Turn carrots every 5 minutes to ensure they do not char.
- 3. Bring stock to a boil and add the ginger and sprig of thyme. Gently simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4. In a medium stock pot, add onion and remaining olive oil and brown/caramelize onion over medium heat.
- 5. Once the onion is caramelized, add garlic and carrots.
- 6. Remove the ginger and thyme from the stock and pour stock over onion and carrot mixture. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes or until the carrots are very soft.
- 7. Puree mixture until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding stock (if too thick) or reducing over medium heat (if too thin).
- 8. Add chopped dill and mix well.
- 9. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper. The soup should have just a little kick from the white pepper.
CARROT-SPINACH SOUP WITH DILL
Prepare this healthy soup with tons of nutritious leafy greens and veggies whenever you feel weighed down.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes three 3-cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a pot over medium heat, cook onion in oil until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in carrots, turmeric, and salt. Add 10 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer, 30 minutes. Add beans and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
- To serve, fill a bowl with spinach and dill. Ladle 3 cups hot soup over greens, cover with a plate, and let steep 5 minutes. Add lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
CARROT-DILL SOUP
A warm and tasty way to start the meal -- and a full day's RDA of vitamin A in the bargain! All for less than 100 calories a serving. Making this with homemade chicken broth greatly reduces the sodium.
Provided by Heidi Hoerman
Categories Vegetable Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a heavy soup pan, Saute the chopped shallots in the olive oil until slightly browned.
- 2. Add the carrots and continue to saute for a couple minutes, stirring to coat the carrots.
- 3. Deglaze the pan by pouring in the white wine and stirring to bring any carmelized shallot off the bottom of the pan.
- 4. Add the broth and boil until the carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
- 5. Process with an immersion blender until all the pieces of carrot have been well incorporated into the broth.
- 6. Add the dill and tomato paste and process another few seconds to fully incorporate them.
- 7. Adjust the seasoning by adding salt and white pepper to taste. Serve warm.
CARROT DILL VELVET SOUP
I found this recipe for a beautiful and tasty soup made with pureed carrots and fresh dill at allrecipes.com, and was so blown away by it's taste that I just HAD to post it here. Warm garlic bread makes the perfect accompaniment for this velvet-textured, heartwarming soup. Enjoy!
Provided by Anu_N
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
- Add carrots, and cook just until tender.
- Drain, return the carrots to the pan and Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the onion and garlic to the saucepan with the carrots, and pour in water/vegetable stock/chicken stock.
- Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes to blend flavors.
- Puree the carrot mixture in a food processor or blender, in small batches if necessary.
- Return to the saucepan, and stir in the milk, dill and chives.
- Cook just until heated through, and serve immediately.
CARROT DILL SOUP
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add carrots, and cook just until tender. Drain, and return the carrots to the pan. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onion and garlic to the saucepan with the carrots, and pour in chicken stock. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes to blend flavors.
- Puree the carrot mixture in a food processor or blender, in small batches if necessary. Return to the saucepan, and stir in the milk, dill and chives. Cook just until heated through, and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh carrots and dill will give your soup the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the carrots: You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of a bite.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until you're happy with the flavor.
- Garnish with fresh dill: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your soup.
Conclusion:
Carrot dill soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover carrots and dill. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give carrot dill soup a try!
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