CARROT SOUP WITH ORANGE & TARRAGON

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A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at my many celebrations. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brandy
4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 tarragon sprigs

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute carrots and onion in butter for 8-10 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Cool slightly., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan; stir in the orange juice, brandy and minced tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tarragon sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Aayasha Chy
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I love the vibrant color of this soup. It's so inviting.


thanuka dulaj
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This soup is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Ahammad Bc
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I made this soup for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


SR. Tanmoy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Aj Sardar
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This is the best carrot soup I've ever had! I love the combination of flavors.


bijaya kumal
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this soup. The orange and tarragon really helped to balance out the flavor.


Tlou Mphela
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I made this soup for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's a great soup for any occasion.


Junaid Junaid khan
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I especially love the hint of orange.


Selma Taci
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.


Jamuna Sunar
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This carrot soup was a hit with my family! The orange and tarragon gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.