CARROT SOUP WITH STAR ANISE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Appetizer     Sauté     High Fiber     Carrot     Winter     Thyme     Anise     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
6 large fresh thyme sprigs
5 whole star anise,* divided
2 small bay leaves
1 large garlic clove, chopped
2 1-pound bags peeled baby carrots
4 cups low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, 3 star anise, bay leaves, and garlic. Sauté until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and broth. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove and discard thyme sprigs, star anise, and bay leaves. Working in small batches, puree soup in blender until very smooth; return to same pot. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, cover, and chill. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
  • Finely grind remaining star anise in spice mill or coffee grinder. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with ground star anise.
  • *Brown, star-shaped seedpods; available at some supermarkets, Asian markets, and specialty foods stores.

lizaa leutogi
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors. The star anise adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Siphokazi Lekhuleni
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Nischal Bisho
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of carrots and star anise. It's a really unique and flavorful soup. I highly recommend it!


Terra Pickard
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the star anise gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Willis Walker
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors. The star anise adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Shah zman
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


totoro lover Is I
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of carrots and star anise. It's a really unique and flavorful soup. I highly recommend it!


Hanna Ismail
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I made this soup for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the star anise gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Bright Banahene
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This soup is amazing! I love the sweet and savory flavors. The star anise adds a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Wascholl
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


sky santapur
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of carrots and star anise. It's a really unique and flavorful soup.


Trureal Smith
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the star anise gives it a really nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


SaaQi Aamir
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This carrot soup is amazing! I love the subtle sweetness of the carrots and the star anise adds a really unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.